Brazil Vows to Take on Norway Despite Qualification

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The Brazilian team has reassured Scotland that they will not take it easy in their final Group A encounter with Norway, with Roberto Carlos insisting that the match will not be a friendly one. Brazil's main goal was to qualify as winners of the group, but they now aim to win all three of their first-round matches, including the one against Norway.

Key Takeaways:

  • Brazil will not ease up against Norway despite their qualification for the second round, with Roberto Carlos vowing to make it hard for the Norwegians to qualify.
  • The match between Brazil and Norway will be tough, with Ronaldo insisting that it will not be a simple qualifying game.
  • Brazil's pride was hurt when they lost 4-2 to Norway two seasons ago, and they want to make amends in France.
  • Scotland's goalscorer against Norway, Craig Burley, has suggested that there should be a "stewards' inquiry" if Norway were to win against Brazil.
  • Norway coach Egil Olsen believes that his team can achieve qualification without help from Brazil, but admits that it would be a difficult task.
  • Morocco's attacking midfielder Mustafa Hadji has promised that Scotland will see the "real" Morocco in the match, and believes that his team has a good chance of going through to the second round.

Statistics:

  • Brazil has won 27 consecutive matches before their loss to Norway two seasons ago.
  • Norway led Brazil 4-2 at one stage in their match against Brazil two seasons ago.
  • Scotland needs to win against Morocco to have any chance of qualifying for the second round.
  • Morocco and Scotland are both unlikely to win their match against Brazil, with the odds stacked against them.
  • Brazil's Denilson believes that Morocco posed more problems for Brazil than Scotland did.

Sources:

  • Byline: MIKE AITKEN In Paris SHORTS FROM MARSEILLE (Date not specified, likely from a syndicated article)
  • Brazil team quotes from various players (no specific sources provided)