![]() Queiroz has spoken of taking “a few more risks” against North Korea, though all does not seem to be well in the Portuguese camp. “We wanted to win the match, but as you saw, this was a game between two favourites, a very hard encounter.” ![]() “The Ivory Coast did not want to take control at the start, they were just at the back defending, trying to launch counter-attacks,” the coach told RP-1. Carlos Queiroz’s side might have come closest to winning full points – Cristiano Ronaldo having cracked a long range thunderbolt off the Elephants’ post – but it was the African side who held marginal sway over the majority of the fixture.ĭespite the talents of ‘CR9’, Portugal have often found goals hard to find in recent matches, and Queiroz was not impressed by the Ivorians’ approach last week, as he felt it was defensive. Portugal only offered glimpses of their talent in their first game, which was marked by caution and a desire not to lose. After a scoreless draw with the Elephants in their opening fixture, the Seleccao now need to accrue maximum points against the pre-empted also-rans of the group, North Korea. Brazil were regarded as clear favourites, but Portugal and Cote d’ Ivoire were ready for an almighty duel to claim second place. Group G was touted to be the pool to watch from the moment the draw for the 2010 World Cup was made.
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