#2 Brazil’s interplay was a joy to watch
Brazil have undoubtedly been the best team of the BRICS Cup, which is hardly a surprise. The favourites, however, often relied on moments of individual skill when they defeated the likes of Russia, South Africa and China in the previous games so far, taking their goal tally to 10 after defeating India 3-1.
The Brazilians really turned on the style against India in a collective sense, as they produced some magical one-touch play with incisive through passes repeatedly on the edge of the box to leave Indian defenders chasing dust. All three goals were the result of well-worked moves, as Alan de Souze and captain Cal Lopes controlled things beautifully.
What also stood out was Brazil’s calmness on the ball, patiently probing India’s defensive block for an opening. It was a credit to India though, that there wasn’t an opening for most of the 90 minutes.
