Two nations chasing World Cup glory will do battle today in a match between Brazil and Spain. The World Cup match scheduled for 4 p.m. ET will be held at Olympic Stadium in Montreal and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 1.
What They're Saying
Brazil head coach Vadao (via FIFA): "We put in a good performance. There's always a bit of tension in the first match, but we controlled it well and we showed good balance. The win gives us a bit of breathing space, and the draw in the Spain-Costa Rica game means that we're clear at the top of the group. We made a few mistakes that we'll need to work on, but overall I'm pretty satisfied."
Spain head coach Ignacio Quereda (via FIFA): "We knew that the Costa Ricans would be highly organized and keep their shape well, defending as a unit and closing the ball down quickly. We tried to attack down the wings as much as possible. I think we controlled the game and created the better chances, but we couldn't maintain that level of intensity and, more importantly, we failed to take the chances we created. And in a tournament like this one, you pay the price for mistakes like that."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Marta scored a penalty in Brazil's 2-0 victory over Korea to become the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. In seven appearances with Rosengard, the 29-year-old has five goals.
Brazil's Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Luciana; Tamires, Raffaele, Monica, Fabiana; Thaisa, Andressa, Formiga; Alves, Marta, Cristiane
Spain's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Tirapu; Landa, Hernandez, Torrejon, Jimenez; Putellas, Losada; Bermudez, Boquete, Pablos; Hermoso
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