It’s Brazil vs Italy on Sunday as two of the greatest football nations clash in the Confederations Cup. Which of these teams will triumph and who will progress to the semi-finals?
Sunday 21st June 2009,
Tshwane/Pretoria
Confederations Cup
Italy
Italy were defeated in a shock 1-0 result at the hands of Egypt on Thursday night.
The loss has meant that Italy current sit second in their Confederations Cup group with three points, trailing group leaders and upcoming opponents Brazil by three. However, only a one goal difference separates the Italians from Egypt, who also have three points after their win over the Azzurri.
Giuseppi Rossi is the team’s current leading scorer with two goals, whilst Daniele de Rossi has also contributed with a goal.
Brazil
Brazil defeated the USA 3-0 in their last match to remain undefeated in the tournament so far.
As already mentioned, Brazil currently have six points, three points clear of second placed Italy and third placed Egypt in their Confederations Cup group. The Seleção have scored seven goals and conceded three so far in the tournament.
Kaka is the team’s leading scorer with two goals, whilst Maicon, Juan, Robinho, Luis Fabiano, and Felipe Melo have all contributed one each.
Prediction
Brazil got off to a great start in their…
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