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Saint Etienne (France), June 22: Old foes Brazil and Turkey face off for the third time in a year here tomorrow - the prize a place in the Confederations Cup semi-finals.
Saint Etienne (France), June 22: Old foes Brazil and
Turkey face off for the third time in a year here tomorrow -
the prize a place in the Confederations Cup semi-finals.
A late Rivaldo penalty lifted brazil to a 2-1 win over
Senol Gunes' side in the first round of the world cup last
summer, the South Americans going on to beat turkey 1-0 in the
semi-finals.
The form book therefore suggests it will be the world cup champions who will come out on top in this group b encounter but as this tournament has shown nothing should be taken for granted. Paris Saint Germain's greatly coveted striker Ronaldinho laid it on the line. "We've got to win, but that's always the case with Brazil. For us every game is a final", said the striker who is being linked to Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
"We're a young squad but we're getting to know each other better and better and our game is getting quicker", added the world cup winner.
Brazil find themselves in this last chance saloon scenario after an abject showing against Cameroon, the African champions who are already guaranteed a semi-final berth.
Carlos Alberto Parreira's team woke up just in time, producing a much livelier display in their 1-0 win over the United States yesterday, to set up this decider.
"Turkey are technically very astute, it's going to be a tough match", predicted the Brazilian coach.
"Most of my players are very tired, they've had two games in three days and need rest. I'll be checking with my medical staff to see which ones are in the best condition".
Bureau Report
The form book therefore suggests it will be the world cup champions who will come out on top in this group b encounter but as this tournament has shown nothing should be taken for granted. Paris Saint Germain's greatly coveted striker Ronaldinho laid it on the line. "We've got to win, but that's always the case with Brazil. For us every game is a final", said the striker who is being linked to Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona.
"We're a young squad but we're getting to know each other better and better and our game is getting quicker", added the world cup winner.
Brazil find themselves in this last chance saloon scenario after an abject showing against Cameroon, the African champions who are already guaranteed a semi-final berth.
Carlos Alberto Parreira's team woke up just in time, producing a much livelier display in their 1-0 win over the United States yesterday, to set up this decider.
"Turkey are technically very astute, it's going to be a tough match", predicted the Brazilian coach.
"Most of my players are very tired, they've had two games in three days and need rest. I'll be checking with my medical staff to see which ones are in the best condition".
Bureau Report