South American derby takes place
Argentina visit Brazil Wednesday at the South American Qualifiers with the idea
of improving the weekend's bad result. Watch Brazil vs Argentina Live on JumpTV.
The continent paralyzes. And, no doubt, this mouthwatering clash will get
European looks. Argentina and Brazil meet again, this time in Belo Horizonte.
Both sides have needs and this seasons the match even more in round six at the
South American Qualifiers, televised Live on JumpTV.
Argentina got into debt in Buenos Aires, as they drew 1-1 with Ecuador on
Sunday. The team performed badly and was far from meeting the expectations
aroused. Now they have the chance to redeem against Brazil, a squad Argentina
find difficult to beat lately.
Besides, Alfio Basile's side had to be modified since Martin Demichelis will
miss the tie due to yellow-card accumulation and Juan Sebastian Veron picked up
an injury during the draw against Sixto Vizuete's men. Fabricio Coloccini and
Fernando Gago will replace them respectively.
Brazil have even worst problems. The come from losing for the first time at the
Qualifiers against Paraguay, in Asuncion, and they notched their second defeat
in a row as Venezuela beat them 2-0 in a friendly. Dunga has been severely
criticized and fans have even asked for his resignation.
The coach of the five-time world champins was quite disappointed with their game
against Gerardo Martino's side and is expected to make some changes in the
lineup. Maybe, with Kaka and Ronaldinho, Adriano could have the chance to start.
Probable lineups:
Brazil: Julio Cesar; Maicon, Lucio, Juan, Gilberto, Josue or Anderson, Gilberto
Silva, Mineiro, Diego, Robinho and Luis Fabiano or Adriano. Coach: Dunga.
Argentina: Roberto Abbondanzieri; Nicolas Burdisso, Fabricio Coloccini, Gabriel
Heinze, Javier Zanetti, Fernando Gago, Javier Mascherano, Maxi Rodríguez, Juan
Roman Riquelme, Lionel Messi and Sergio Agüero. Coach: Alfio Basile.
Referee: Oscar Julian Ruiz (Col.)
Stadium: Mineirao, Belo Horizonte.
Time: 20:50 ET
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