Semifinal #2 Russia v Spain [R]

[DrunkCajun]

Torres is having one of those nights... dammit.

Sokay, so are the Russians.

[Txtriathlete]

Its just not his night (Torres) :(

[Tony Dellbird]

The Sergio Ramos I know from Real Madrid is back.

He's still my MOTM. Although Senna and Iniesta are becoming contenders.

[Inklink]

Free kick in a dangerous position for Russia.

[zirosz]

Russia is looking shaky, but if Spain cant manage to score they will have their chances again.

[illuminatus]

Spain should kill this off now before Russia regain their composure, but with Torres playing like that, the midfielders need to start getting into the box

[unclesox]

Sokay, so are the Russians.
Can't compare the two.
Russians haven't had the opportunity to blow chances the way Torres has.

[braulio]

Torres needs to score -- I would not pull him yet. He needs a taste of the goal before we face the Germans. (I know --- counting chickens)

[DrunkCajun]

Good on Torres for keeping his feet on that challenge. Too many players in this tournament would have gone for an Oscar-worthy flop there.

[Tony Dellbird]

Nice dive by Torres.

[Ronrio]

Russia is starting to look even more vulnerable in the back. I'm surprised they aren't playing more wide balls and getting crosses in with their height advantage, credit must also go to Spains LB and RB who are keeping those crosses from being made.

[braulio]

Torres out. Guiza in.

too bad for Torres.

[TheGrimSweeper]

why take Xavi off?

All 3 subs done now.. riski buisness

[illuminatus]

I see no logic in Aragones' substitutions... Xavi has been buzzing since his goal and the team have been in control, should've waited another 10 minutes IMO

[Tony Dellbird]

I can see something dramatic happening here now Aragones has done that, like a Spanish player getting injured, or Russia getting one back.

[NGV]

Torres looked tired, but I dunno about subbing off Xavi at this point.

Spain are totally dominant now, but can't get complacent - Russia's attackers can punish one mistake.

[braulio]

I can see something dramatic happening here now Aragones has done that, like a Spanish player getting injured, or Russia getting one back.

please no.:(

I don't know why Xavi was subbed.

[REALFOREVER]

Aragones never waits until the end to make subs...its risky

..............Guiza

Iniesta.................Silva

..............Cesc

........Alonso....Senna

[Ronrio]

Russia added another midfielder at the expense of the defense, that is very risky at this point.

[VCFan]

Torres out. Guiza in.

too bad for Torres.

Ridiculous how the game seems to be parked in the Russian half, but all credit goes to the Spanish. Unless Germany gets blessed by luck again, Spain may very well win the tournament.