The last 2 games in Group H.
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OSU_D/;1717785; said:
Scrappy bunch they are, too...they can give Chile a run for their money.
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PlanetFrnd
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Bucklion;1717334; said:Thanks for doing these...getting my betting fix in
I like sure things...
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OHSportsFan
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Spain with another inspiring World Cup performance.
0-1 Switzerland.
0-1 Switzerland.
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OHSportsFan
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Spain relies so heavily on possession and slowly breaking down an opponent that an organized defense (like the US) can hang in there and wait for a counter. You may never win the possession battle with them, but you can beat them on the scoreboard.
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OHSportsFan
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Spain can play so beautifully in the midfield. One-touch passes, spreading the field, calm play. But all the defense has to do is stay organized in the back and Spain has no clue how to advance through.
Add in some terrible finishing and some solid goalkeeping and Spain looks mediocre.
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That was one of the three most purely struck shots in the tournament so far. All three of them have gone off the crossbar.
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OHSportsFan
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And some help from the crossbar. :p
Spain is certainly one of the top 3 talented teams in the WC, but they have been there before and it's never amounted to anything. They'll find a way to tie and still advance.
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OHSportsFan
Fan of Ohio Sports in Indy
Switzerland...you just missed your chance. Wow.
Spain will almost assuredly tie it now.
Spain will almost assuredly tie it now.
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OHSportsFan9;1718158; said:
Agreed. I think back to an early opportunity for David Villa. It was perfectly set up for a one touch finish from 8-10 yds. And he pulls some chickenshit move trying to flick it closer to center. It looked like a Landon Donovan move. To me it was indicative of the tentative play in the attack that has permeated this tournament.
Unlike many of the other matches so far though, they're at least making up for the lack of execution with some exciting, enterprising play. Even the Swiss are picking their spots wisely and are being dangerous when they can.
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