Portugal comes into the picture, the decisions begin in Group G
Time for Portugal! It's opening day of the selection of machines in World Cup 2014. Paulo Bento's charges face Germany in Salvador, from 17h (Portugal time) on matchday of Group G.
The start of the test requires maximum concentration for Cristiano Ronaldo and company against opponents with very high degree of difficulty.
Germany, one of the big favorites for overall victory, will, on Monday, seeking points for walking the Germans expect to finish in the final of the Maracanã Stadium.
With Cristiano Ronaldo recovered after the physical problems that affected the World Player of the start of preparation for this World Cup, the team arrives at the corners Fonte Nova Arena (stadium that will witness the debut of the national team of Brazil in the World) with enhanced ambition.
Muscle pain in the left thigh and the patellar tendon inflammation away Cristiano Ronaldo considerable part of the stage and the first two games in preparation for the finals. But the star of the national team is fit and will be the major attraction of the duel.
For the clash with Germany, Paulo Bento should be faithful to his system of play and wager on the athletes who have been frequent presence at the chines team.
Joachim Löw's German side should launch Lahm in the eleventh holder. The player of Bayern Munich is restored the injury he suffered ankle and fit to face Portugal in the opening match of Group G. But this time should not occupy the right side of the defense, as usual. The athlete should be released as average rearmost.
Also the shoulder Neuer, undisputed in goal for Germany, had already given good indications in recent days, the goalkeeper will hold.
Looking at the history of clashes between these teams, it should be noted that the jump is negative for lusos. In the history record is 17 duels with Germany, where the Portugal team saw the Germans win nine occasions. In five duels gave tie and smiled Luso set three times.
The last time the two teams faced off was in Group B of the European 2012. In Lviv, Ukraine, Portugal lost a ball to zero, in what was the first game of the Portuguese national team in the Walk Championship in Poland and Europe Ukraine.
Also Ghana and the United States, the other two teams in Group G are scheduled debut in this World Cup, on Monday.
In Arena Dunas in Natal, Africans and Americans want to sum the first points in a group where, theoretically, Portuguese and Germans have the edge towards the clearance.
One of the most unpredictable matches of this group, Ghana should have a slight favoritism. Is that the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Ghana were the only African country to reach the quarter-finals, having been defeated by Uruguay on penalties after equalizing with a goal in 120 minutes.
For this game, and for the World Cup 2014, Ghana has the quality and strength of Essien, Muntari, Boateng, Ayew and Gyan. In addition, temperatures may favor the African set.
When you are performing the duel, the 23 hours of Portugal, it will be night in Brazil but the temperature is still high. Therefore, more than Americans, Ghanaians are used to dealing with high temperatures.
As to the balance in the history between these two teams ... Full african domain. Three games, three wins for Ghana.
- Zerozero.pt
Germany, one of the big favorites for overall victory, will, on Monday, seeking points for walking the Germans expect to finish in the final of the Maracanã Stadium.
With Cristiano Ronaldo recovered after the physical problems that affected the World Player of the start of preparation for this World Cup, the team arrives at the corners Fonte Nova Arena (stadium that will witness the debut of the national team of Brazil in the World) with enhanced ambition.
Muscle pain in the left thigh and the patellar tendon inflammation away Cristiano Ronaldo considerable part of the stage and the first two games in preparation for the finals. But the star of the national team is fit and will be the major attraction of the duel.
For the clash with Germany, Paulo Bento should be faithful to his system of play and wager on the athletes who have been frequent presence at the chines team.
Joachim Löw's German side should launch Lahm in the eleventh holder. The player of Bayern Munich is restored the injury he suffered ankle and fit to face Portugal in the opening match of Group G. But this time should not occupy the right side of the defense, as usual. The athlete should be released as average rearmost.
Also the shoulder Neuer, undisputed in goal for Germany, had already given good indications in recent days, the goalkeeper will hold.
Looking at the history of clashes between these teams, it should be noted that the jump is negative for lusos. In the history record is 17 duels with Germany, where the Portugal team saw the Germans win nine occasions. In five duels gave tie and smiled Luso set three times.
The last time the two teams faced off was in Group B of the European 2012. In Lviv, Ukraine, Portugal lost a ball to zero, in what was the first game of the Portuguese national team in the Walk Championship in Poland and Europe Ukraine.
Also Ghana and the United States, the other two teams in Group G are scheduled debut in this World Cup, on Monday.
In Arena Dunas in Natal, Africans and Americans want to sum the first points in a group where, theoretically, Portuguese and Germans have the edge towards the clearance.
One of the most unpredictable matches of this group, Ghana should have a slight favoritism. Is that the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Ghana were the only African country to reach the quarter-finals, having been defeated by Uruguay on penalties after equalizing with a goal in 120 minutes.
For this game, and for the World Cup 2014, Ghana has the quality and strength of Essien, Muntari, Boateng, Ayew and Gyan. In addition, temperatures may favor the African set.
When you are performing the duel, the 23 hours of Portugal, it will be night in Brazil but the temperature is still high. Therefore, more than Americans, Ghanaians are used to dealing with high temperatures.
As to the balance in the history between these two teams ... Full african domain. Three games, three wins for Ghana.
- Zerozero.pt
