Brazil vs. Mexico 2012: Chicharito Javier Hernández Prepares for Battle

Posted: June 3rd, 2012 in Mexico, Soccer by LALATE

Brazil vs. Mexico 2012: Chicharito Javier Hernández Prepares for Battle

LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – When Brazil vs. Mexico 2012 takes to the field today, both teams will deliver a key matchup in a classic rivalry. The Brazil vs. Mexico 2012 soccer game today (en vivo 3 pm EST) is delivering both counties a key opportunity to perfect offensive strengths and defensive talents in advance of their World Cup qualifying bids this month. While both countries have been stellar in recent appearances, today the offensive shooting force of each team will deliver indications about possible shortcomings in defense positioning.

Just days ago, Brazil destroyed team USA, delivering a 1-4 victory. Before sixty-seven thousand fans, Brazil shocked news while keeping USA scoreless in the second half. After an early goal by USA’s Herculez Gomez, Brazil didn’t allow the Americans to penetrate their defense.

Instead, Brazil delivered a stunning four goals from four different players. Scoring against USA was Neymar, Pato, Marcelo and Thiago Silva. And while USA was attempting more shots, Brazil’s defense was relentless. Compared to seventeen goal attempts by the Americans, Brazil made thirteen attempts and delivered four times the number of goals.

That same week, Mexico was impressive against Bosnia-Herzegovina. On the 31st of last month, Mexico impressed news with its second win in just days. After defeating Wales 2-0, Mexico delivered impressiveness with its scoring leaders, Javier Hernández and Giovani Dos Santos.

For Chicharito, today is a renewal of the October 20121 showdown. As the Mexican sensation told news at the time “I’m not obsessed with goals. The goals are the result of the work of the whole team. The forwards only have the good fortune to score them”.

Brazil’s talents rests with Neymar. Neymar delivered the game winning goal for Brazil against Costa Rica in 2011. Guardado did the same for Mexico against Chile the month before.

Like last year, Brazil comes into today’s showdown having played less overall International Friendly games. In 2011, Brazil lost to France and Germany, and then earned a draw against Argentina in one match and defeated Argentina in another. But can Mexico defeat Brazil today as well? For live updates, click HERE.