Come Brazil and out comes the magic of Zidane. If you saw the quarter final between France and Brazil, you could not help but be amazed at the skills of Zidane and would have agreed that France were playing like true winners. Before the tournament began, critics had written off the Les Blues. Zidane came out of retirement for the sole cause of keeping the French hopes alive in hunting that all elusive trophy.
When the match began both the teams looked a bit jitterish and not able to overcome their nerves. But 30 mins into the 1st half, Zizou began to spin his magic. His club mates from Real Madrid, Roberto Carlos and Ronaldo had no answer to his absolute control on the ball. He was all over the place, making game giving passes and playing with absolute authority. Brazil met their same nemesis of 98 Finals - a charismatic Zidane. In Henry, Viera and Ribery he had perfect finishers. The only goal of the evening, was a free kick in perfection. It was a surprise that Brazillian defenders had not marked Henry properly, and he perfectly timed the volley into the net.
Its a pity that the greatly hyped Ronaldinho could not score a goal in this tournament. Its sad to bid farewell to Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Adriano and group. Now the battle for world supremacy is being played in the neighboured. 4 neighbours Germany, Italy, France and Portugal will fight it out amongst them for the World title. If France continues to play this way - they will be difficult to kept at bay. The coming week holds the answers to it.
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