Match 47: Chile-Spain Post Match Thread (R)

navijacica, are you Italian?

 

I think Chile lost the game in the first half, by commiting big mistakes such as in the first goal Valdivia lost the ball stupidly, than Bravo came out and instead of kicking the ball out, he really pased it to Villa who simply took the shot to the goal with no oposition. ( I have to admit that Villa really took a nice shot).

Later in the second goal, Villa served it back and Iniesta took a shot by himself with no oposition, somebody should have followed him and blocked him as well. In addition, Estrada tripped Torres unintentionally and he received his second yellow card; as a consequence he was sent off. I thought, at that point that I would be the end for us. During half time Millar came in and his first chance he scored a goal with Pique's help. At the same time Honduras and Switzerland tied their game which meant Chile and Spain will go through to the next round.

 

no LOL.

 

Chile played better before the 2-0 was scored? North Korea was playing better before the 0-1 for Portugal was scored too. Most teams played better before they get scored on, it means they kept the 0.

I like the earlier mentioned "fuzzy" logic, we'll change it to that.

 

Look, you are not very smart and can't see to my argument. On top off that you are a fan. Lets say goodbye?

Spain played the game of their life and just in case I have to mention Messi is player of the world cup

 

Can Torres be sited for diving after the fact?

 

Another example, you're on a roll.

 

Very proud of this team regardless, they didn't hang their heads after being 2-0 down. But yes, Estrada should be left in SA.

 

That is very debatable, as Estrada barely clipped the other player.don't remmeber who it was. No bad intention there, so the ref had a word with him.

Chile's inexperience did mess them up but, are you really going to let Pique and Puyol push you around?, as we all know how they play, yet the little Chilean players were getting called for offensive fouls. Come on... Puyol can dish it but can't take it.

Sergio Ramos was loose even in the first half, yet those BIG chilean beasts were mowing over those spanish players.

Chile was very anxious the first half but settled down eventually.and Then Spain had to shut down operations.

 

Im still not convinced with Spain's performance in this worlcup. Next round i think Spain will go home and i just hope Chile comes with a win next round.
Vamos CHilenos

 

It was a make up call, Estrada should have been sent off before. Chile set out to stop disrupt Spain by playing very physical. It was brutal, and all cards (except the second yellow) were justified. Chile was lucky not to get carded even more than it was. But most importantly, this strategy almost (almost!) worked, until Bravo ********ed up.

 

You cant compare Chile with North Korea. Chile will give you a run for your money and dont forget that you only qualified ahead of them by ONE goal. Keep playing the "RAT" football you showed in the group stage. We will see how far you get.

 

the thing is that he fell, but didn't dive or complain to the ref, rather it was his teammates that rushed over to the referee. this is my opinion though

 

If, the GK for Chile did not pull a Higaita...a tie?

 

Chile fought with a lot of "bravura". Very glad about that you qualified too. Hope you give big troubles to Brazil (or even eliminate them).

 

Sad is the crap the number 2 in the world shows in the field.

 

Next Tuesday: N.2 of the world vs N3, of the world

 

I think What Spain is missing is that killer instinct. they have the players to do it. but they just play too calm.
Although Villa had a tough game, he was still able to score so i gotta give him some props for that.

 

We're going to be hearing a lot of Spanish on the field for the R16.

 

Let me be the first to congradulate Chile on their advancement. You guys deserve it more than the Swiss. I'll root for you against brazil.

My Spain still has a lot to improve upon. But they deserved the victory. Yes Chile might have scored if they went on attacking. But Spain would have scored several more also.

 

One thing I'm concerned about as a Spanish fan is our dependence on Villa for scoring. Here's hoping Iniesta gets back into form.