Brazil Suspended, Pato Stay Calm

A draw against Paraguay to Brazil came third in Group B.

Brazilian national team striker, Alexandre Pato, remain calm despite the Samba team held 2-2 by Paraguay in the second match of Group B Copa America 2011, Sunday, July 10, 2011 morning.

Brazil nearly defeat against Paraguay at the Stadio Mario Alberto Kempes. Jadson chance to excel through the first half, then left Brazil 1-2 after Paraguay managed to reverse the situation with a goal by Roque Santa Cruz and Nelson Valdez.

The former Olympique Lyon striker Fred, ultimately saving face Brazil after creating a counterweight goal at minute 89. Selecao went back to grab a draw both at the Copa America 2011 after the game before Venezuela held without a goal.

These results do not make Pato panic. AC Milan striker is still assessing the Brazil national team could perform even better. "We remain solid. At least we scored today. Now we have to work harder and get good results," said Pato, told Goal.com.

Meanwhile, coach Mano Menezes disappointed with this result. The reason, Menezes assess Paraguay rarely threatened Brazilian defense.

"It would be very painful if we (Brazil) defeated. Paraguayan just doing a bit of pressure to beat us. They started the game better, so we have to adapt. Then we took control, winning 1-0 and pressing," said Menezes as reported by Goal.com.

A draw against Paraguay to Brazil came third in Group B behind leaders Paraguay and Venezuela. But, Menezes asked fans to remain calm. Menezes remain convinced Brazil will qualify for the quarterfinals.

Brazil will face Ecuador in the final Group B match back at the Stadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Thursday, July 14, 2011.

Source vivanews.com