Brazil's players were left fishing for explanations after being held 0-0 by visiting Colombia last night, their second goalless stalemate at home in FIFA World Cup™ qualifying in just over a month.
The five-times world champions also failed to beat Bolivia in Rio de Janeiro last month, but in contrast have won their last two away matches and scored seven goals in the process. In what has become a sad ritual, the home crowd shouted 'Ole' when Colombia had possession in the second half, jeered coach Dunga and filed out of the Maracana stadium before the end.
Kaka blamed the 15-hour journey home following Sunday's 4-0 win away to Venezuela in San Cristobal, western Venezuela, for Brazil's lethargy. "I don't exactly know the reason, but our team felt the fatigue and we weren't fast enough," he said. "I don't like to make excuses, but the journey took its toll. There are other reasons but the journey was certainly one of them."
The five-times world champions also failed to beat Bolivia in Rio de Janeiro last month, but in contrast have won their last two away matches and scored seven goals in the process. In what has become a sad ritual, the home crowd shouted 'Ole' when Colombia had possession in the second half, jeered coach Dunga and filed out of the Maracana stadium before the end.
Kaka blamed the 15-hour journey home following Sunday's 4-0 win away to Venezuela in San Cristobal, western Venezuela, for Brazil's lethargy. "I don't exactly know the reason, but our team felt the fatigue and we weren't fast enough," he said. "I don't like to make excuses, but the journey took its toll. There are other reasons but the journey was certainly one of them."
I didn't play well, I was bad, I didn't manage one dribble or shot on goal
Robinho is frank about his shortcomings.
Robinho is frank about his shortcomings.
Forward Robinho was crestfallen after being substituted and insulted by the crowd in the second half. "I didn't play well, I was bad, I didn't manage one dribble or shot on goal," the Manchester City player told reporters. "I wasn't the player I always hope to be. We are a long way from what we could be, from the Brazilian football which has always been strong in attack."
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