Brazil Out of the World Cup

Yesterday I felt so numb

I thought Brazil would have won

But I was struck dumb

When Belgium took them down.

Goal Number 1 went to Belgium

But Brazil took the credit

Into the Brazil goal it went

But a Brazil player had headed it.

It was against the run of play

Brazil was in command

But just an unfortunate own goal

And that upset Brazil’s plan.

Brazil began to storm back

But again against the run of play

A Belgium player took a long shot

It just wasn’t Brazil’s day.

Two down within the first half

I was frozen like a rock

Two goals in under 30 minutes

For me that was a shock.

Brazil was out of the World Cup

I could not believe my eyes

I told myself I must be dreaming

But it was Brazil’s demise.

I am back to myself now

But I will always back Brazil,

Even though they flattered to deceive

I am in their corner still.

One goal conceded up to that point

And were never once behind

But they couldn’t find their way back

When it happened this first time.

Belgium appeared much stronger

Their players were certainly bigger,

They muscled Brazil out of the cup

It isn’t funny; don’t snigger.

  

I hope the cup goes to a first timer

To a team that never won it before

A Belgium and Croatia final

Would definitely settle that score.

So Belgium to beat France

That is my hope

And Croatia to beat England

I trust Croatia can cope.

A Belgium and Croatia final

With Croatia edging Belgium out

Would make up for Brazil’s loss

And still give me a reason to shout.

Stewart Russell © July 2018