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Copa Sudamericana Preview: Internacional ready for Rosario rumble [Fri Sep 16th, 2005]
The vice-leaders of the Brasileirão are ready to take on Rosario Central at their Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, confident of bringing a good result back to Porto Alegre. Their only worry is the team’s safety, given the current resurgence in violence epitomised by the Carlos Azcurra case.
On-form striker Rafael Sóbis was calm despite President Fernando Carvalho’s demand for raised security for his squad. “I think everything will be fine – everything’s going to be under a microscope now†the player said, before commenting on the needs of the game “We must play the same game that has lifted us in the Brasileirão – intelligent and fast footballâ€.
Coach Muricy Ramalho’s only doubt lies with midfield bulwark Tinga. The player is suffering from muscular pains in his left thigh, but seems to be healing rapidly. “I’m on the mend and hopefully will be match-fit by tonight.â€
BolÃvar is a definitive replacement for Ãndio, in dry dock with a badly twisted ankle. Ninth-placed in the Argentinean ‘Apertura’ championship, Rosario have been studying how to dismantle the Brazilian Colorado since Sunday.
Coach Russo can count on a near-perfect squad, the only forced absence being Pablo Vitti, injured in the recent domestic clash against San Lorenzo.
Preview Facts
ROSARIO CENTRAL (ARG) v INTERNACIONAL (BRA)
Venue: Gigante de Arroyito Stadium, Argentina
Referee: Ruben Selman (Chile)
Linesmen: Eduardo Ponce (Chile) and Mario Vargas (Chile)
ROSARIO: Ojeda; Moreyra, Raldes, Fassi, Rivarola; Ferrari, Andrez DÃaz, Calgaro, Papa; Alemanno and Villa.
Coach: Ariel Cuffaro Russo.
INTERNACIONAL: Clemer; BolÃvar; Wilson and Edinho; Élder Granja, Gavilán, Perdigão, Tinga and Jorge Wagner; Fernandão and Rafel Sóbis.
Coach: Muricy Ramalho.
Aaron Marcus
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