[森巴] USA 0-2 Brazil: Young Samba Stars Shine In New Jersey
The Samba beat has returned.
http://www.goal.com/en/match/49564/united-states-vs-brazil/report
By Clark Whitney
Mano Menezes named an inexperienced, experimental lineup in his first match
as Brazil coach, but his Selecao looked like a team that had been playing
together for years. The classic samba beat returned tonight as an inspired
Brazil earned a 2-0 victory over the United States. In his international
debut, Neymar headed in the opener, and Alexandre Pato added a second before
halftime.
In addition to Neymar, playmaker Ganso and goalkeeper Victor earned their
first caps for Brazil. For the United States, Omar Gonzalez wore his
country's shirt for the first time.
The United States looked the better team during the opening exchanges, and
Landon Donovan had a penalty claim denied before Brazil found their rhythm.
And find it they did. From the fifth minute onward, Brazil completely
dominated the game.
Pato missed a gilt-edged chance and Andre Santos was denied by a fine save
from Tim Howard before Neymar headed in Santos' 29th minute cross. Three
minutes later, Pato had put the ball into the net, but the goal was
disallowed for a foul the Milan forward committed on Howard.
Brazil continued to dominate the game, using superior skill, as well as a
numerical (3-2) advantage in central midfield to maintain possession and
force the Americans to stay on their heels. Repeatedly, the visitors would
win the ball in midfield, burst forward, and have favorable numbers on the
break. The US were finally punished for their slack defending in injury time,
when Ramires threaded a through ball to Pato, who rounded Howard and
comfortably slotted into an open net.
After the break, Brazil's show, if not their finishing, remained top class.
Pato missed a one-on-one with substitute goalkeeper Brad Guzan before Robinho
struck the post.
The Americans were a little more active in the second half, and nearly pulled
a goal back in the 57th minute, when Michael Bradley headed in Sascha
Kljestan's cross, but was called offside.
After Bradley's close call, it was all Brazil once more. Efforts from Neymar
(two) and Carlos Eduardo were thwarted by Guzan, and a long-ranged Ganso
drive struck the post, but the visitors were unable to add a third goal.
US striker Hercules Gomez finally put pressure on Victor in the closing
minutes, but the American forward's header was saved.
Tonight's result suggests a bright future for Brazil, who can head into their
Copa America preparations with plenty of confidence in their rising stars.
For the United States, the outlook is more bleak. Coach Bob Bradley's future
remains in question, and the Americans have plenty of room for improvement as
they prepare for next summer's CONCACAF Gold Cup.
(Goal.com)
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