wazua Sat, Mar 21, 2026
Welcome Guest Search | Active Topics | Log In

178 Pages<12345>»
World cup 2014
TAZ
#21 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 11:28:26 AM
Rank: Elder

Joined: 11/14/2007
Posts: 4,152
@Bebeto...Oscar and Willian probably deserve to be in the team but i do not think they can have the same kind of influence that Ronaldinho & Kaka had in previous WC. One thing that they'll also lack is pace on the flanks, that's why i'm surprised Lucas Moura was left out. Anyway, they will be the hosts so i expect them to reach Q/f or s/f but i wouldn't bet on them winning the trophy.
nakujua
#22 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 12:34:09 PM
Rank: Elder

Joined: 12/17/2009
Posts: 3,583
Location: Kenya
Have to say, for once the Brazilian squad lacks flair, apart form maybe neymar who tries, his downside being he goes to ground too easily.
lakini mimi naona usa ama argentina
Murang'a
#23 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 1:00:50 PM
Rank: Member

Joined: 3/3/2014
Posts: 131
bebeto wrote:
TAZ wrote:
Murang'a wrote:
BRAZIL SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Jefferson (Botafogo), Julio Cesar
(Toronto FC), Victor (Atletico MG).

Defenders: Dante (Bayern Munich) David Luiz
(Chelsea), Henrique (Napoli), Thiago Silva
(PSG) Dani Alves (Barcelona), Maicon (Roma)
Marcelo (Real Madrid), Maxwell (PSG).

Midfielders: Fernandinho (Manchester City)
Hernanes (Inter) Luiz Gustavo (Wolfsburg)
Oscar (Chelsea) Paulinho (Tottenham
Hotspur), Ramires (Chelsea), Willian
(Chelsea).

Forwards: Bernard (Shakhtar Donetsk), Fred
(Fluminense) Hulk (Zenit) Jo (Atletico MG),
Neymar (Barcelona).

Breakdown of Brazil's roster
EPL - 6, Brazil - 4, Serie A - 3, La Liga - 3,
Bundesliga - 2, Ligue 1 - 2, Ukraine - 1,
Russia - 1, MLS - 1



IMO that squad is simply not good enough, unlike previous squads it lacks experience, pace and creativity. The midfield is also packed with defensive midfielders. I don't understand why Lucas Moura was left out.


@Admin.....Kindly merge the two World Cup threads!


I'd still fancy them to be among the favourites. Plus Oscar and willain are enough of the attacking MFs. Selecao's strength has always been in their defensive play
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27281923

Brazil have always outplayed teams because of their defensive prowess and not to mention the emerging issues in football where defensive teams have yield better results as compared to the opposite.
But am anxious to see whether this inexprienced squad( Its not that they are but if you compare them to their past squads) will match the other 'big boys'
IMITATION IS LIMITATION
TAZ
#24 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 1:45:08 PM
Rank: Elder

Joined: 11/14/2007
Posts: 4,152
Well Brazil will have to play Spain or Netherlands either at the last 16 or q/f stage.
TAZ
#25 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 2:19:58 PM
Rank: Elder

Joined: 11/14/2007
Posts: 4,152
Germany’s 30-man provisional World Cup squad:

Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Roman Weidenfeller and Ron-Robert Zieler.

Defenders: Durm, Boateng, Grosskreutz, Höwedes, Hummels, Jansen, Ginter, Lahm, Mertesacker, Mustafi, Schmelzer.

Midfielders: L Bender, Draxler, Goetze, Goretzka, Hahn, Khedira, Kroos, Meyer, Mueller, Ozil, Schweinsteiger.

Strikers: Klose, Podolski, Reus, Scheurrle, Volland.
qooler
#26 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 5:58:00 PM
Rank: Member

Joined: 6/18/2012
Posts: 235
bebeto wrote:
Theu wrote:
bird_man wrote:
How shall we watch this with games starting at 2am & some at 5am Kenya time??

Will be tough. Reminds me of USA'94.


This was a tough one. I was in class 7, and my uncles would force us to go sleep as they watched; but trust boys and thank God for the mianyas in wooden houses. We would watch the games through them.....until your team scores, you forget you were hiding, celebrate and all hell brakes loose.


Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly kali
Angelica _ann
#27 Posted : Thursday, May 08, 2014 6:14:17 PM
Rank: Elder

Joined: 12/7/2012
Posts: 11,935
qooler wrote:
bebeto wrote:
Theu wrote:
bird_man wrote:
How shall we watch this with games starting at 2am & some at 5am Kenya time??

Will be tough. Reminds me of USA'94.


This was a tough one. I was in class 7, and my uncles would force us to go sleep as they watched; but trust boys and thank God for the mianyas in wooden houses. We would watch the games through them.....until your team scores, you forget you were hiding, celebrate and all hell brakes loose.


Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly kali

@bebeto it is your turn to revenge Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly
In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins - cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later - H Geneen
TAZ
#28 Posted : Monday, May 12, 2014 4:05:32 PM
Rank: Elder

Joined: 11/14/2007
Posts: 4,152
England World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Ben Foster, Joe Hart

Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling

Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere

Strikers: Rickie Lambert, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbe
bebeto
#29 Posted : Monday, May 12, 2014 4:25:00 PM
Rank: Member

Joined: 8/5/2008
Posts: 602
Angelica _ann wrote:
qooler wrote:
bebeto wrote:
Theu wrote:
bird_man wrote:
How shall we watch this with games starting at 2am & some at 5am Kenya time??

Will be tough. Reminds me of USA'94.


This was a tough one. I was in class 7, and my uncles would force us to go sleep as they watched; but trust boys and thank God for the mianyas in wooden houses. We would watch the games through them.....until your team scores, you forget you were hiding, celebrate and all hell brakes loose.


Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly kali

@bebeto it is your turn to revenge Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly

lol.
Bebetolet not yet there; has some years before he can understand what/who a fan is.
"The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions" - Alfred adler
Lolest!
#30 Posted : Monday, May 12, 2014 7:03:30 PM
Rank: Elder

Joined: 3/18/2011
Posts: 12,069
Location: Kianjokoma
TAZ wrote:
England World Cup squad

Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Ben Foster, Joe Hart

Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Luke Shaw, Chris Smalling

Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Steven Gerrard, Jordan Henderson, Adam Lallana, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Raheem Sterling, Jack Wilshere

Strikers: Rickie Lambert, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbe

star studded countries like these can afford to let go of star player like Ashley Cole. When Cameroon qualified for 1990 cup, President Paul Biya personally pleaded with 38yr old retired player Roger Milla to play
Laughing out loudly smile Applause d'oh! Sad Drool Liar Shame on you Pray
178 Pages<12345>»
Forum Jump  
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.

Copyright © 2026 Wazua.co.ke. All Rights Reserved.