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Video: That’s a wall – very creative Brazilian defending at free-kick time

Published 10:31 23 Jul 2013 BST

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Video: That’s a wall – very creative Brazilian defending at free-kick time

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The Brazilians traditionally are not associated with defensive prowess, but this is one hell of a way to defend a free-kick.

Figueirense hosted Palmeiras in the Brazilian Campeonato Série B at the weekend and after giving away a free-kick in a dangerous position, set about covering every eventuality from the set-piece. Most walls seem to jump, while the odd wall stays grounded to prevent the drilled daisy cutter. On this occasion Figueirense were taking no chances. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLAUGoBpmC8#at=15 We’d love to see this re-enacted in the Premier League this season, but we won’t hold our breaths. Hat-tip to Yahoo Sports.

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Video: That’s a wall - very creative Brazilian defending at free-kick time