More so than anything, however, Scolari's squad means that Brazil are out to win, in full force, in contrast to Menezes's investment in rebuilding and renovating the squad gradually over a period of several months, and incurring losses against world class opponents in the process.
Khan said: "You can class him as an A-class opponent.
In addition to the opportunity to play a world-class opponent, the game lets the United States make its case to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup.
The 24-year-old said: "She is a world-class opponent and I think she will go on and win the tournament.
That New South Wales XI would have comfortably beaten most Test teams in the world, let alone a mere domestic first-class opponent.
Many more, however, remained and applauded Brook for the spirit he showed in what must have been almost unbearable circumstances, fighting in almost total darkness against a high-class opponent.
The students, who attend Avenues: The World School, a private school in Manhattan, were so excited about facing a world-class opponent that they jumped and shouted as if they had won.
The outcome of the match in Porto Alegre on Wednesday may finally provide a definitive answer to the question that has plagued the minds of Australian football fans for years now: can Australia score goals against a world-class opponent that are well-equipped to nullify Cahill?
"Scott Molitor was a world-class opponent.
The Bolton fighter said: "You can class him as an A-class opponent".
