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To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (72)	6/10/1998 2:56:00 PM
From: shane forbes	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5130

I think the game actually should have ended up a draw. Except for a few chances the Scots never really threatened the Brazilians but the Brazilians likewise though they had the opportunities were just not hungry enough. Overall I think the Scots held their own and the Brazilians played well below their potential. They let the game come to them instead of taking the game to the Scots. Ironic the same guy who scored Brazil's goal was also responsible for giving away the penalty. I thought Bebeto played poorly... So does the Brazilian player who tried to loft the ball over the goalkeeper's head get credit for the 2nd goal? BTW did anyone see the US play Scotland a few weeks ago. True it was in hot weather but heck the US played the Scots much more agressively and dominated the Scots much more than the Brazilians did. O yeah and Ronaldo and #10 (Riv...) were just awesome.. NOR and Mor. should be a fabulous game. Tough to call - rationality tells me it might end up a 2-2 draw but intuitively I think Morocco may just pull off the 'upset' - regardless this should be a GREEEAAATTT game and so should NOR./BRZ. and Mor./BRZ. It is not going to be as easy as it was for Brazil against these 2 as it was against the Scots. But Brazil will likely play with much more passion! Isn't life grand??? <GGGG> shane.

To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (72)	6/10/1998 3:18:00 PM
From: X Y Zebra	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5130

It is true that first games are somehow dull, perhaps everyone is nervous etc. However the risk of loosing a point, to a draw, could be significant. The disconcerting fact was the excessively protective manner of playing with only one goal advantage. Had the Scots been hungrier and scored for a tie, would have put Brazil in jeopardy... Nevertheless, a win is a win and Brazil is ahead two points, in the end that is what counts.... Z.

To: George Papadopoulos who wrote (72)	6/10/1998 5:25:00 PM
From: X Y Zebra	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 5130

Summary 1st day: Brazil 2 x 1 Scotland. Morocco 2 x 2 Norway. Brazil v Scotland. Brazil gets lucky, did not impress. Scotts unlucky did not impress. Morocco v Norway. Speedy Morocco nearly wins, they need to consolidate the defense that seems not solid, particularly in the critical moments, unlucky own goal proves damaging. Norway showed to be not too agile but effective when needed. Looking forward, Brazil Morocco could be quite a game, unless the Brazilians improve. Brazil's charm seems to be showing early, already getting ahead of the others. In my original prediction, I had considered that Brazil and Scotland would go on to the next phase.... so much for that, Scotland will not go on, in stead Morocco will take their place. Of course, the above only my opinion. Z.