Northern exposure a real treat - News World cup 2010

The denial of a great story, perhaps the language of this tournament is to remember, this is the feeling of anti-climax so far pursued many of the 19th World Cup.
That North Korea has got a consolation goal in their 2-1 defeat against the most decorated team competition was a fair premium, but since then, Brazil had patience and a portion of star quality, they have saved from able embarrassment. That said, and after a score close despite the delay of their goal, the Koreans had a status light does not push overs confirmed. It is a team to fear for opponents less confident.

The icy wind whipping through the center of Johannesburg, Ellis Park surround streets that were not the only evil wind Ahead of the meeting of the powerful and Incognito. Outside the exclusion zone, the demonstration was organized by stadium employees. Dressed in black coats familiar World Cup stadiums surround security staff on strike and make public their dissatisfaction with their poor working conditions and wages. As in Cape Town last night, police had been drafted in to replace them, the high costs for the proper conduct of operations, delays in one-many and in some cases, since no security to speak.

Brazil, while in no way to offer the fireworks of past generations, including a selection of talent known billion. Meanwhile, there is no such thing as North Korea coach Kim had dryly told a news conference Monday, only the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Whatever the name, nobody came in a World Cup as such an unknown quantity as their predecessors in 1966. The third most famous person ever from their country of Pak Doo-Ik, the slayer of mighty Italy to Ayresome Park 44 years ago, speaks volumes about the depth of the shadows that surround its international profile. The current generation of mystery men have three games for a similar effect, unless, of course, benefit from this book belongs to the "Group of Death". The first part of the trilogy has won her friends.

Which of their fans? Only 100 strong, give or take the odd flag in the lower layers, were a magnet for photographers during the game. All wore the same uniform pants plush red scarves and hats to match. In moments of excitement, which would break into a strong sharp cry - remind fans of South Korea in 2002. Brazilian fans for once not have been in the spotlight because it is quite noisy deck waving their flags and crashed along what seemed to orchestral pieces of wood. Perhaps vuvuzuela has an unlikely competitor.

Group G has already demonstrated in the gray lifelessness of Portugal 0-0 with Ivory Coast - the Germans to destroy - the pressure on Brazil's Dunga for Verve to offer and so far lacks a troubled start to show the colors of Africa. In a sense, have serious but not without admiration is stacked on their formidable opponents.

It took an enormous in-form player to finally break the deadlock. Maicon co-favorites, leading many people to shine in this, a new era of attacking full-back, and continued his blistering form from his Inter team. As his team seemed destined to be denied by a band of brick wall North Koreans who work regularly, sometimes six or seven defenders Maicon broke the deadlock with the type of finish that Brazilians burn long with this competition. It 'been a strike it somewhat recalls the wonder goal by fellow right-back Nelinho Against Italy in 1978 - as a poet palm instead of diverting slice off the right foot, which he clearly meant resistance was finally broken with a team that had accomplished with this force and no little skill that would be rude to damn them with faint praise to be attended.

Their status is a rarity in this tournament, an important intangible in a country unpermeated from cultures around the world, except the satellite signal is north of 38 ° south shone from their cousins, but North Korea has shown that it must be taken seriously. Coach Kim Jong-Hun, a constant presence lurking on the sidelines Ellis Park, has some new ideas about the game with solid defense and quick attack Attack all stick to their task and, at times, creating real problems for the defense of Brazil, which is considered in itself as a strength of five-time winners'. Skipper Hong Yong Jo has a huge engine room and covered much of the field when receiving the ball from the defense and then supported Jong Tae-SE, with the lone hold-up play and the speed showed why he is considered one of best strikers in the J. League.

Indeed, the quality of his play overshadowed a much larger number-starred opposite. Luis Fabiano is the latest Brazilian to grant the legendary No mesh 9, but was never given space to the will of Careca, Romario and Ronaldo to emulate. Meanwhile, Kaka has the moderate form of his magic at Real Madrid until now, have difficulties in time and space by pro-adapt or create opportunities for themselves to get there. Even Robinho, until his band to clinching the final goal of Elano, slipped on the outskirts as Maicon and fellow defender Michel Bastos provided the most potent threat to Brazil. However, this is a Brazilian team built in the image of its coach. Besides Fanta Sista combinations of Kaka and Robinho, the team has the brute strength to fill his creative edge. As in qualifying, the work done with little concern for the artistic impression is the approach that the former captain will live and die in his country under pressure.

For now he - and a nation always willing to give advice - happy with the start of his team. And give credit to worthy opponents.

Man of the Match: Jong Tae-SE. Leading the line, like the rest of the team is responsible for the defense is not an easy task, but Young has provided a great relief to the efforts of its defenders. Peace and skills were in evidence and saw a cartoon showing its strength by holding off Lucio in a very little to do in the European game.

BRAZIL Verdict: The certificate can samba and things are kept in the gallery. The key to success seems to lie at the confluence of Maicon and Bastos and power of their central defense. Should raise their sixth trophy, it will join Brazil in the '70s pantheon.

NORTH KOREA Verdict: For the first time fans celebrated as if they took a famous victory. Unfortunately, the 0-0 would not last and that was the tires. Yet they won friends all over the world.

Ellis Park: compared to Soccer City, which is an outdated stadium, but it was closer to the field, offers a much better and more of the attributes of authenticity. The environment, however, in central Johannesburg, is one to avoid in a dark and lonely night.