It was shocking to see spain going down like tat despite have 63% possession of the ball.Their strikers didn't try to finish the score rather displayed unwanted passes between their forwards. they could have easily scored in atleast 3 occasions. Villa was looking rusty.They should have anticipated how Swiss would adopt a defending style and should have been creative in their goal scoring. Should have changed their style of play after the half time.A team with names like Villa,iniesta,xavi,alonso,puyol,torres should have done justice to their talent.Disappointing finish.Hope they come back the next game....
The encounter reminded me of Nadal-Federer matches. In 2008, Spain won the Europian Championship for the first time, and Nadal won at Wimbledon to make it sweeter for Spain. Now, Spain, despite being highly fancied, could be struggling to survive. Is it the shape of things to come for Rafael Nadal?
From 1974 to 1994, despite of classic and stylish display of beautiful games, Brazil could not win any world cup. In the 1990 world cup, after Brazil clearly dominating 100% of the time, Argentina's Caniggia’s header had shown Brazil the exit. Then Brazil decided to mix Latin American beauty with European defensive tactics.
Spain needs to learn a lesson from today's match. Learn the tricks of Gerd Muller, Diego Maradona, Paulo Rossi, Romario, Baggio, Bebeto, and Ronaldo. You need to score goals to win the game.
Re: Suisse 1-Spain 0 or ..Federer 1 - Nadal 0 !!
by Rahul Malhotra on Jun 17, 2010 01:13 AM
Dude. It can never happen now. Federer cant bear Nadal ever.
Re: Re: Suisse 1-Spain 0 or ..Federer 1 - Nadal 0 !!
by Nadir Sheikh on Jun 27, 2010 11:47 PM
Well just wait and watch. More to come from Fed..and Nadal with his fitness level.. not sure about his long career dude...
Re: Re: Re: Suisse 1-Spain 0 or ..Federer 1 - Nadal 0 !!
by Charlie Tango on Jun 17, 2010 02:21 AM
if only nadal reaches the final.. he has a habit of losing early in grand slams other than french open.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Suisse 1-Spain 0 or ..Federer 1 - Nadal 0 !!
by Tethys on Jun 17, 2010 09:01 AM
well...french open or wimbledon...nadal can beat fedex and it has been shown...but the catch is nadal must come to finals... btw so many fedex fans here...arrrgggg..to me he is so boring with his game..any day nadal for me...
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Suisse 1-Spain 0 or ..Federer 1 - Nadal 0 !!
by chelsea on Jun 17, 2010 03:48 AM
We'll see. Frankly, I wouldn't be suprised if neither fed or rafa made it to the finals.
Latin American football is the real football. Too much of club football is killing the art of the game. Matches are boring & players are loosing skills. All due to European style football & followed by players from Latin American players. Save the game.
Half time stats clearly showed that spaniards were playing well.But there was no momnetum towards opponent goalpost.It was as if they were playng a friendly match to display their a)team spirit 2)passing skills 3)command over the ball.Football requires Skill,Stamina and speed.Their onslought was horrifying.No agression.I think they were doped by female hormone!No finishing only holding to the ball .Kick man Kick.and Kick with strength! Swissmen played good soccer.They have surely strong thigh muscles.Bravo!
Re: Bad Finishing
by Philo on Jun 17, 2010 02:32 AM
u should have booted up and played to show how the game should have been played instead of doing Mondya Morning Quarter Backing...
Re: SEMI FINALISTS
by Suresh John on Jun 17, 2010 12:52 AM
ha, never going to happen. 3 from the same group??? only 2 from one group goes to the next round.
