Brazil survives scare, Maicon to the rescue

Mighty Brazil Vs Minnow North Korea – How it turned out ?

First half: Max possession by Brazil – 60% plus. A few attempts. No success. North Korea into long periods of Solid defense and bursts of a couple of attacks.
Brazil players – Trying to no end
NK Players – Wall is their middle name
Coach Dunga – Tense as hell (Can these guys see the goal post?)
Commentators – Initially “Fantastic contest”, after 30 mins – Zapped
Brazil fans in the stands – Crest fallen!, (What are they doing?)
Brazil fans watching T.V – Is this Brazil?

End of First half: Everyone waiting to see more aggression from Brazil an dlapse in concentration from North Korea

Second Half: Max possession again by Brazil, but more aggression and more attempts. Attempts are better – Either due to better coordination or the tired legs of Korean players.

55th Min: Unbelievable angle from Micon, almost from the end line , parallel to the goal post, ball passes between the goalie and the goal post and curves to end up nicely in the middle of the net on the other side of the goal. Just unbelievable.
One of the commentators mentioned in the first half about the need of “Divine intervention” and it looked like the god of football just sent out a gust of wind to curve the ball at the right angle!
Brazil players – Relaxed after the emotional celebration
NK Players – Resigned to fate
Coach Dunga – First signs of smile.
Commentators – Talks of Brazils historical record of good opening matches
Brazil fans in the stands – Erupting, samba drums and colors come out
Brazil fans watching T.V – Hey, things are back to normal finally!!

All are awake and excited and the stands are erupting. Elano gets a nice pass from Robinho later to put it 2/0.

Korea did show its Mettle with a nice goal from Ji in 89th minute. Great achievement from a player and a team that was written off at every instant.

Hope Brazil sheds complacency, regroups itself quickly, puts in more aggression in the attacks and learns a thing or two on the defense from DPR (North Korea).