Watch the Brazil vs Paraguay live stream in the Copa America 2011 on 9/7/2011 as the defending champions now stand 90 minutes away from early elimination on Saturday after a poor first result. The Brazilians will be showing no lack of confidence going into this live online stream commentary and live online radio broadcast Copa America 2011 match between Brazil and Paraguay but they are on the brink of an early exit and there is strong evidence to support the view that they might really experience that. While they may have been the better side in their opening 0-0 draw between Brazil and Venezuela, the truth was that the South American giants created very few chances despite what the media and the players claimed. With a front trio of Neymar, Alex Pato and Robinho, there were only perhaps two or three clear cut opportunities against the region’s minnows. Neymar – courted by a host of top clubs including Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City and more – showed that he was far from the finished product as he was shut out by an unfamiliar Venezuelan defence, while Robinho showed that he was over the top and Pato another overrated striker who is probably better at club level than international. Brazil coach Mano Menezes should also be criticised for being defensive in his approach as he played two defensive midfielders in Lucas and Ramires. While that may help their defence, it meant that there would always be a weak creative link between the midfield and attack, leaving Neymar, Pato and Robinho to do all the work – something not advisable given that two of the three strikers are still considered young at this level.

As usual, the Brazilians are not showing any lack of confidence and Neymar insisted that they would find a way to open their account against Paraguay no matter what. Brazil have to ensure that they win in order to have a great chance of qualifying for the quarterfinal after this match while getting a psychological and motivational headstart against their traditional greatest rivals Argentina who are on the brink of elimination in their own group. Menezes has placed the pressure on his whole team to score the goals and explained that to achieve success, every player has to do his part and attack has to start from the back. One wonders if the Brazilian coach will stick with his front trio although there are suggestions that young Lucas may come in to replace Robinho who looked determined but rusty. Midfielder Ganso also has to lift his game, having been tasked with being the new creative heart of the Brazil team. The player looked out of his depth though although it must be admitted he perhaps was left isolated by his teammates while being strangled by the tough Venezuelan man-marking. Ganso must work harder with Neymar, Pato and Robinho in order to find space and use his passing abilities and vision to break down an admittedly resolute Paraguay defence.

Paraguay are extremely confident of a result in this live Copa America 2011 online streaming football match against Brazil due to their recent results – with six wins in their last seven international matches. Building on their performance during the 2010 World Cup finals, when Paraguay was one of the most difficult side to score against, coach Gerardo Martino will be expecting more of the same from his players while hoping that his attacking line can spark into life and provide the goals that were missing in their draw with Ecuador. While Paraguay can play the role of underdogs against Brazil, it would still be hugely disappointing to their fans should they fail to qualify for the last eight behind Brazil, given their results in South Africa last year. Yet they showed against Ecuador that they may indeed end up in that situation given that they remain impotent going forward and goals may be difficult to come by for Paraguay, although if they do score, it would always be tough for their opponents to come back. They should also be motivated enough by national star Riquelme’s promise that she will take off everything on the pitch should her country go on to win the tournament.

Prediction: Brazil remain clear favourites to beat Paraguay and they do have the stronger attacking qualities. Yet they looked lacking of ideas against a poor side like Venezuela and it remains to be seen if they can be more incisive against the defensively-strong Paraguay. Should they end up with another poor performance in the 2011 Copa America where they are expected to go on and retain given Argentina’s poor displays, Brazil will return home to another humiliating campaign after last year’s World Cup finals while coach Menezes can be expected to be without a job thereafter. Still, look for Brazil to beat Paraguay, perhaps by a single goal.

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