Semifinal #2 Russia v Spain [R]

[Amdrag]

Werd, Im puzzled by that too

Not like the team has suffered without him in the line up.

[braulio]

Perhaps just 3-0.

Nice prediction Dellci

[Tony Dellbird]

Now we're seeing the Spanish of the group stage. The goal has given them such a confidence boost. I wouldn't be surprised if this ends 3-0 to Spain.

I'd just like to clear it up for everyone that I'm STILL not surprised. :p

[Fan123]

Spanish midfielders can finish their chances like they are strikers. Shows how bad Torres was. :mad: So much hope for him and he didn't get it done.

[Ronrio]

Stick a fork in them. The match is over.

This should make an interesting final. Glad to see Spain in the final. They are to be applauded for playing attractive attacking soccer and even though he is a racist, Aragones can coach.

Yea, but having a black guy on the team kinda makes up for it in my opinion. Not completely but somewhat.

[REALFOREVER]

I'm actually starting to see Aragones logic in this. I think there's good reason for Fabregas not to start, he comes on and suddenly Spain are a diferent side, catches opponents off guard.

As I'm writing.... another superb goal. Amazing performance by Spain so far.


There is logic to Aragones' tactics

Playing Cesc and Xavi at the same time can be overkill. This way Spain becomes a handfull for the opposition when they have to adjust to Spain midway into the game when Cesc comes in.

Xavi is more conservative to start and Cesc comes in and the tactics becomes more vertical when there is more room in the 2nd half to play.

[Colm]

Fantastic game, Spain are a joy to watch.

[Tony Dellbird]

Nice prediction Dellci

It's not over just yet. I'll celebrate at the final whistle. :p

[Alberto]

Certain teams styles do better or worse against another. Holland was in a funk and Russia truly outplayed them. This sounds like a repetition of the opening game in group play except that Arshanen did not impact this match. Is that correct, that Spain made him a non-factor or did he have an off game?

[Tony Dellbird]

Yea, but having a black guy on the team kinda makes up for it in my opinion. Not completely but somewhat.

And he isn't a token black guy by any stretch Senna has been amazing.

[NGV]

Was that Russia's first shot on goal?

[Ronrio]

Senna has been solid, he isn't on there just for being black like u said.

[illuminatus]

Russia finally have 1 shot on goal

[braulio]

Was that Russia's first shot on goal?

no, but the first real save by Iker

[1a Schnitzel]

Maybe I am wrong. But where is the fighting spirit of the russians? Not even the second goal made them appear hungry for a revenge! I am suprised.

[REALFOREVER]

I guess that 4-1 win wasn't such a fluke afterall.

[Gandalf The Red]

Yea, but having a black guy on the team kinda makes up for it in my opinion. Not completely but somewhat.

senna is the steel spain usually lack:rolleyes:

[VCFan]

Maybe I am wrong. But where is the fighting spirit of the russians? Not even the second goal made them appear hungry for a revenge! I am suprised.

All the fighting spirit in the world means squat when you have no possession.

[The Natural]

Spain destroyed Russia.

[braulio]

Maybe I am wrong. But where is the fighting spirit of the russians? Not even the second goal made them appear hungry for a revenge! I am suprised.

Sergio Ramos beat it out of them.:D