Media maul Brazil after Paraguay draw
Posted Monday, July 11, 2011 by YAHOO Sport
The media had already castigated Mano Manezes' side after a dull opening goalless draw with traditional makeweights Venezuela.
But they were more horrified to see another poor showing which means the Venezuelans now look down on the five-time world champions as group leaders.
"Deception and crisis" was the verdict of national daily O Globo.
"The dreadful performance of the Brazilian side once again disappointed following their 2-2 draw with Paraguay."
The paper also noted that the dropped Robinho had left the stadium after the game without commenting, suggesting a falling-out with the coach.
Folha de Sao Paulo noted the team had developed a tendency to be sloppy in possession as Ganso "gave the ball away 13 times, Neymar 10 and Pato nine."
It was only a last-gasp intervention from substitute Fred which saved Brazilian blushes as he netted on 89 minutes.
O Estado de Sao Paulo groaned: "The team played badly again."
A commentator for the same paper said the performance was so bad that "they made supporters fall asleep in front of the television set".
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