Baptista gets a warm welcome as Brazil thrash Argentina

Arsenal.com : Baptista takes Emirates bow as Brazil beat Argentina

Yesterday afternoon I pulled on my Brazil shirt, opened some cold Brahmas and sat down to enjoy Argentina vs Brazil at the Emirates. Gilberto played for the full 90 minutes and Baptista made his Emirates Stadium debut as Brazil gave Argentina a well deserved beating. Argentina dominated portions of the game but Brazil looked dangerous and posed real goal threats. As if to highlight the difference a number of clear Argentinean chances went wide of the goal.

I'm surprised that the TV commentators didn't notice the hard time Tevez was getting from the Brazilian crowd, many of whom were Corinthians fans. There's no love lost there, his departure wasn't exactly glorious.

The standing ovation from the Arsenal fans for Julio Baptista was wonderful. His only major contribution was a dribble down the right wing which led to a free kick. He's so big and strong that he's bound to be a handful. He looks the total opposite of Reyes. His powerful running should add something to Arsenal's play that's for sure.

After having played at the best stadium in the country Brazil head across north London to play at White Hart Lane against Wales.