Brazil coach Dunga says Argentina favourites
Sunday, 15 July 2007
MARACAIBO, Venezuela, July 14 (bdnews24.com/ Reuters) - Brazil coach Dunga on Friday declared Argentina as favourites to win the Copa America final against his team Sunday.
"From what Argentina have done so far, they are the favourites," he told reporters. "We've done our part by reaching the final, now we have to surpass that.
"But I always want to win, this is a final and anything can happen," he added.
Argentina have scored 16 goals and won all five games in reaching the final. Brazil, on the other hand, lost to Mexico in the early rounds and needed penalties to beat Uruguay in their semi-final.
Brazil are also without Ronaldinho and Kaka, who asked to be rested from the tournament, while Argentina are at full strength.
"From what Argentina have done so far, they are the favourites," he told reporters. "We've done our part by reaching the final, now we have to surpass that.
"But I always want to win, this is a final and anything can happen," he added.
Argentina have scored 16 goals and won all five games in reaching the final. Brazil, on the other hand, lost to Mexico in the early rounds and needed penalties to beat Uruguay in their semi-final.
Brazil are also without Ronaldinho and Kaka, who asked to be rested from the tournament, while Argentina are at full strength.