The Day Before the Big One
A little more than 24 hours from now Angola will take on Iran in Leipzig in what has to be the biggest game in the history of our football team. A win against Iran and a Portugal defeat of Mexico could send us through to the round of 16 if we have a favorable goal differential.
In order to achieve these results, a win and good goal differential, we need to score. It is that simple. Our guys need to put the ball in the goal, preferably a few times against Iran. It is good to see that the coaching staff recognizes this reality and is likely to move away from the 4-5-1 that has led to no goals scored in 180 minutes of World Cup play.
“Angola have to score goals so naturally we have to play with a more offensive formation,” assistant coach Alvaro de Almeida Mabi told Reuters on Monday. “We are also playing against very strong opponents who don’t want to leave the tournament with three defeats.”
What will that more offensive lineup look like? Will we see Mantorras paired with Akwa up front or will Goncalves go with one of the other forwards and continue to bring Mantorras off the bench as a late game sub?
One player who for sure won’t be playing is Andre Macanga who is serving his suspension after getting sent off against Mexico. He is likely to be replaced by Rui Marques, who I think will be a more than capable replacement.
It is going to be a very nervous and exciting Tuesday for all of us Palancas fans. I can’t wait for it to come.
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I’m Portuguese,I would love to see Angola and Portugal in the next round.
I believe Angola can do it.
GOD LUCK!
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United States




Sorry to disapoint you guys but I dont think this is going to happen. Tha Angola team played a very good game against Mexico, but this is not going to happen with Portugal. Mexico has a tendency to play at the level of their adversary and it was showed at our last game. But tomorrow, Im confident that “THE GIANT OF CONCACAF” will show portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo how soccer its play and WE WILL DEFEAT PORTUGAL. In the other hand I would have like for Angola or Iran to advance to the next round because they’re really good teams but let THE BEST TEAM ADVANCE, THAT WILL BE”MEXICO”
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United States




Portugal will kick Mexico’s ass Gerardo! I dont understand why people are never realists.
Posted from
United Kingdom




Tom
We wil see tomorrow. In the mean time, keep taking a win for granted and rest your so call “Stars” Figo, Deco, Pauletta Whatever and then I want to see come back to the blog and say !OH we lost because we didn’t use our starters! All I wanna see it’s Rafa Marquez and Salcido beating C. Ronaldo in every play, his litlle shaking leg tingy wont work Mexico’s defense and Franco and Bravo scoring.
Mexico 2
Portugal 1
Posted from
United States




VIVA MEXICO CABRONES!
Posted from
United States




Ok, whatever! Just dont bet on it because if you do, you will end up having a stroke!
BTW, Rafa Marques is nothing for the Portuguese attack. He will get taken out by any Portuguese winger (simao, Ronaldo or even Boa Morte).
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United Kingdom




Can we all just get along please. Boys, please….
The blogs are for fun.
Posted from
United States




I am pulling for Angola to shut up those overrated Mexicans once and for all.
I do have to point, however, that two matches with no scoring mean 180 minutes of scoreless soccer and not 120 as it has been posted.
Posted from
United States




Thanks Matias. My math stinks.
I also have removed some comments that were offensive. This is a public forum but it is not a place for comments that are mean spirited towards one another. If you have any questions, you can contact bob [at] worldcupblog.org
Good luck to all teams. Thanks for reading the blog.
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Germany




Sorry for the comments guys. That “Viva Mexico Cabrones” comment made me over-react a little bit. I didnt mean to offend anyone though, just wanted to keep the competitive spirit going by answering those comments.
Good luck on your game today!
Posted from
United Kingdom


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