Seeing Brazil's defeat last night against Germany evoked emotions in Brazilians and many fans worldwide. Some people may say Brazil's luck ran out right at time when Germany decided to play their best game ever. Was this game a test of emotional strength? If it was, then Brazil had the home advantage but this did not suffice. Did Brazil even have the potential to defeat the powerful European team of Germany? Maybe that is bedsides the point. But, the part that was the most heart-felt was how Brazil succumbed after the first two goals scored by Muller and Klose. Brazil should have come back better and stronger. No, instead they shriveled in front of the mighty Germans. Who is to blame? Only themselves of course. This leads me to a deeper subject.
Defeat is hard to overcome. The power to surpass defeat and welcome success has to come from inside. When the odds are stacked high against you, like in a game of football against the unrelenting Germans, it is important to hold you head high and march through. More than often the victorious ones are ones who can handle being put down. In my opinion, Brazil should have put up a better fight for the sake of their teammates and their country, instead of taking defeat on a silver platter by the Germans.
It is easy to say that "everything I touch turns old". Sometimes we all want the sympathy vote. But does that ensure us a victory? I strongly believe it doesn't. Willpower rules all. Hard work and determination are what guarantees victory over the pity vote.
As a fan of the Netherlands Oranje team in this Fifa World Cup 2014, I am hoping Netherlands does not back down to Argentina. Once again, media says Argentina's Messi will bring the victory home, but I would not want that to happen without a good fight from the Dutch!
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