semid4lyfe:
Still following. Just read the last 3 pages.

Someone should put up the Official match thread for the Nigeria-Brazil game. I'll sticky it and post it to the homepage

tbaba1234:
Highlights Brazil Portugal:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVo_uHVMBRw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Mainly the brazilian highlights, goal was from a defensive error.

gbosaa:



I disagree with you. Those boys are very good and I wonder how they came fourth in the qualifying tournament.

They created lots of chances, very good dribblers and can shoot as well. They are full of tricks. The Portuguese were ball watching.

Their goal was well deserved and not as a result of defensive blunder. If flying Eagles can defeat this team that I have just watched, then I think half of them should just walk into the Super Eagles.

The Brazilians are very good. The Portuguese team sometimes play a bit like the French under 20. They have tall players with good legs, can run, shoot, dribble and jump. They are technically good as well but the Brazilians made them look like amateurs.

Pls watch that clips again with an unbiased mind. If they had scored half of the clear cut chances they created, they would have won by up to 3-0

tbaba1234:


I already said they were good (check below) but the goal was from a blunder... The highlights are mainly brazilian highlights though...

gbosaa:

They worked for that goal. Portuguese defence was jittery and it was just a matter of time before they concede. The Brazilians worked for it. When the cross came from the left, there was nothing the Portuguese defence could do to clear that ball. The Brazilians were all over them waiting to pounce,which they did.
I think it's gonna be a very interesting match on the first of June. The result of that match should not be used to judge both teams. This is match that would be determined by lots of things: technicality, physicality, superior mental strength and the bench.
If the Eagles live up to the hype, I see them stealing the show but not by the margin that people are predicting here. An error could cost us. I hope everything works well.

tbaba1234:


Bros, those highlights were only brazilian.. They did not show what was created by the portuguese. That is why it seems they were all over them.

gbosaa:



I disagree with you. Those boys are very good and I wonder how they came fourth in the qualifying tournament.

They created lots of chances, very good dribblers and can shoot as well. They are full of tricks. The Portuguese were ball watching.

Their goal was well deserved and not as a result of defensive blunder. If flying Eagles can defeat this team that I have just watched, then I think half of them should just walk into the Super Eagles.

The Brazilians are very good. The Portuguese team sometimes play a bit like the French under 20. They have tall players with good legs, can run, shoot, dribble and jump. They are technically good as well but the Brazilians made them look like amateurs.

Pls watch that clips again with an unbiased mind. If they had scored half of the clear cut chances they created, they would have won by up to 3-0

mikron:
that was how the anti-spam bot banned me twice in d politics section because I tried opening a thread for rich and famous African movie actors and actresses. Until now I don't knw why I was banned

lexyman:






I am surprised! Just this highlight u rated Brazil like this, or did u watch d whole match ? Bro u re so biased with ur comment . The same Brazilian team that struggled to qualify also struggled in their under 21 competition , although this is a friendly match that was a defensive error from the Portuguese side and it cost them the game .

If the Brazilian were that good they would have converted all their chances and secured the 3goals . Don't forget this has been their problem since qualifying , struggling. They struggled to qualify , also struggled to to get into d third place . Also they re struggling again in the friendlies ...take it or leave it the team is not good.

gbosaa:



I think we should be careful how we expect so much from this team lest we have unexpected hbp should they falter. Brazil might have come fourth in the South American qualifiers but they still pose lots of threat.

I like many others wrote them off not just because of their qualifying position but mainly cos of Flying Eagles talents, preparations and results but after watching the Brazilians, I had a change of mind about them. They have tall players like the Germans and could pose threats aerially and physically. They can shoot and score goals from long distances. I think we should be wary of that.

The flying Eagles might have lots of talents but they haven't kicked a ball yet in New Zealand. I still think that under17 is different from under20. It might not be so easy walking in there and coming out with results just like that. While we focus on Brazil, little is known about Hungary or North Korea whom I believe might parade over aged players.

Let's continue to pray and hope that everything works well for these boys. I don't know how much the impact of visa hitches and blending of the duo of Simon and isaac might have on the team. I would have dropped the two if I was Manu and concentrate on the boys who won super6 and AYC. Simon might be a huge talent and experienced but I believe that he could easily be replaced. Same as success.

lexyman:






I am surprised! Just this highlight u rated Brazil like this, or did u watch d whole match ? Bro u re so biased with ur comment . The same Brazilian team that struggled to qualify also struggled in their under 21 competition , although this is a friendly match that was a defensive error from the Portuguese side and it cost them the game .

If the Brazilian were that good they would have converted all their chances and secured the 3goals . Don't forget this has been their problem since qualifying , struggling. They struggled to qualify , also struggled to to get into d third place . Also they re struggling again in the friendlies ...take it or leave it the team is not good.

TheSuperNerd:



You're right Sir. Brazil keeps struggling. To worsen the matter, Kennedy had been replaced by Malcolm in the final 21 due to a medical operation he's to undergo. But all d same, they're still at full strength(they beta be coz I no wan excuses on their part... I no wan anytin wey go take the shine off our victory ova them) with Jean Carlos of real madrid(reason mosquito was dropped), Andreas pereira of man utd(reason nathan was dropped), Boschilia(bronze boot winner at uae 2013) among others.
Brazil have stars but as a team they aren't too cohesive but they'll still be tough. But in all, I know Nigeria will carry the day with a good dominant win...

gbosaa:
Un


My message is simple. we should not under rate them. Some people here predicting 5-0 in favour of the Eagles.
All I want is victory against them. I'm not here to praise the Brazilians. I believe the flying Eagles are equal to the task but people should stop under rating the opponents.

kiddiezil:
not only u o.....though am new on this thread but before I registered I always come around....my first comment though

TheSuperNerd:



I dont think predicting a 5-0 win for Nigeria shows an underrating of brazil. I beliv those fans predict these outrageous scorelines based on a deep knowledge of the strength and abilities of the Super Flying Eagles. Though I dont endorse such scorelines, remember they hv a rite to be confident based on the boys' potentials. At uae 2013, mexico were defending champs and came in as concacaf winners. Nigeria ignored their impressive C.v. And bashed them 6-1 and the boys who did the job then are here again...
Remember Germany 7-1 brazil @ brazil 2014? Do u knw only one fan in germany 'officially' predicted this scoreline? #fact
So let them be... If na 5-0, great! If na 1-0 still great! Brazil have our respects but we knw wat Nacho and co can do...

joseph1013:
[b][size=14pt]Depleted Brazil tackle Australia for Flying Eagles[/size]



Five-time U20 World Cup champions Brazil will take on hosts Australia on Wednesday in their final warm-up match ahead of a high-profile group game against Nigeria without top star Kenedy.

Fluminense striker Kenedy, who featured at the 2013 U17 World Cup in the UAE, has since been replaced by Malcom after he suffered appendicitis and had to be operated on in Australia.

Australia did not qualify for the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup.

The Brazilians fired a serious warning to African champions Nigeria after they pipped highly-rated Portugal 1-0 in their final test match ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will open their quest for the 2015 World Cup when they take on Brazil on June 1 in New Zealand.

But the Brazilians, who failed to qualify for the 2013 tournament in Turkey and barely managed to qualify for New Zealand 2015 as the fourth best team in the South American qualifiers, showed they have to be taken very seriously after they saw off one of the most consistent teams at this level on Sunday.

Second-half substitute Judivan was the match winner for Brazil with a 67th minute strike.

The Brazilians, who are now under new coach Rogerio Micalle, made six changes with Danilo to be booked in the 49th minute.

Before this loss, Portugal had smashed past Uruguay 3-0 and edged Ghana 1-0 in other test games in readiness for the forthcoming World Cup.

Nigeria and Brazil have played out draws in their last two meetings at this level.

They drew 1-1 with the Samba Stars at the Toulon Tournament in France prior to the 2013 U20 World Cup in Turkey.

Erik Lima put Brazil in front after 40 minutes before Alhaji Gero drew level for the Flying Eagles in the 53rd minute with a superbly taken goal.

They also drew goalless in a World Cup group game in 2005 in Holland. [/b]