- What can you say about the result of the first 2014 World Cup fixture between Brazil and Croatia?
- First matches are usually difficult for hosts. Still young Brazilians have managed to win despite the nervousness and pressure. This victory will let them feel confident and forthcoming games will be easier for them.
- It seemed that tactical plan of Niko Kovač to use two such creative midfielders as Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić was effective, especially in the first half…
- Croatia really played worthy.
The head coach developed such tactics and tested it in friendlies.
- Should Croatia head coach have enforced the midfield with a help of Ognjen Vukojevic before the referee’s fatal mistake?
- Maybe he should have done that, but that’s up to the head coach. He knows what each player is capable of.
- Did Lovren really foul against Fred when 71 minutes into the match after which referee awarded penalty for Brazil?
- I can’t give a definite answer.
- Brazil wing backs didn’t play really confidently…
- Croatian defenders are able to attack. Srna was very active. The Blazers were looking for weak points in Brazil defense.
- Could Croats equalize late in the second half?
- Both sides had chances, but Brazil scored.
Luck often favours hosts in such situations.
- Which Brazilian player impressed you the most?
- It’s difficult to define one performer. I’m not really fond of Neymar, but in this game he was the key player.
- What about the Croats?
- Rakitić and Modrić define Croatia play in the midfield. Srna is also a very important performer.
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