August 19, 2008
Semi-final 2008 Beijing Olympics
I went on Globoesporte.globo .com to see the Brazilian side of this great 2008 Beijing Olympics semi-final: Argentina - Brazil. They faced each other ONCE in the Olympics. Plenty of times outside the Olympics.
Previous history:
Brasilian national team won in the 1988 olympics. This game can be a revenge for the "hermanos" [Argentina] that lost 3 consecutive finals against its major rival. The game will be the first time both Ronaldino Gaúcho and Messi are in opposite teams since the new #80 of AC Milan left Barcelona.
It will also have a taste of revenge for the "hermanos" [Argentina] that lost the last 2 editions of the Copa América and the Copa das Confederações in 2005 to its greatest rival. This Saturday, Brasil and Argentina needed 120 minutes to go through to the semi-finals.
Now, the South-American classic, "o clássico" is worth a place in the final. In retrospect, the Brasil fans can be confident. In the last 3 decisions against Argentina, Brasil won all three: Copa América of 2004, Copa das Confederações of 2005 e Copa América of 2007. Source: Globoesporte.globo. com
Ronaldinho and Rafinha in Brazil 2-0 Cameroon, QF 8-16-2008. Photo: Reuters
There's always a first time for everything. Argentina has to win on Tuesday and defend its gold medal. Brazil may have the history in favor, but a very unlucky history in the Olympics men's soccer.
Brazil's key players to watch: Ronaldinho:
Will Brazil keep its winning streak against Argentina? Will Argentina win this time?Your thoughts on Brazil beating Argentina recently 3 times?