World Cup Live Results: Brazil 2-1 North Korea Asians to be Respected
June 16, 2010 by Ruwi Dianne Rosario · Leave a Comment
FIFA World Cup 2010 June 15, 2010 Ellis Park, Johannesburg was a match between Brazil and Korea DPR (PRK). The World Cup Tournament favorites Brazil start their 2010 World Cup Match against North Korea, and as everyone was expecting Selecao to record a comfortable win. Brazil was on the lead with a 2 goals coming from Maicon, he scored from an impossible angle, Combination play from Maicon and Elano. Elano plays Maicon into the box, and Maicon catches Ri expecting a cross. Another goal coming from Elano in 71 minutes of the match perfect through ball from Robinho finds Elano streaking into the box, and Elano coolly slots the ball home for the two goal lead. Korea then fought and grabbed a goal in the final minutes of the game, the goal came from Yun Nam JI. At the end of the match Brazil having victory of 2-1 over North Korea.
Head coach Dunga of Brazil emphasizes that Asians should be treated with respect. Head coach Dunga verbalizes”We have to congratulate the Asian teams, they have evolved tremendously over the years. They are no longer the weaker team. Sometimes we believe that a certain team is the best, but football does not lie. We have to respect our opponents and do everything in our grasp to win,” Brazil also faces Portugal and Ivory Coast in the group phase of the tournament in the upcoming matches so stay tuned.


