Spain v Russia

Good first half from the Spaniards. They've passed the ball, but they've done so pretty quickly and they haven't overdone it too much in the way that they sometimes have a tendency to. Although it has to be said that if the Russians had a bit more quality in the final third they could have had a goal or two themselves.

By the way, who played the ball to Torres for the first goal?

Originally Posted by Stretters

Hope he trips over and breaks his neck

Not in your fantasy team then?

Originally Posted by Sloppy

Great goal and Villa in my fantasy team.

Me too along with Casillas, hopefully he will keep a clean sheet

Originally Posted by Ether

Not in your fantasy team then?

No, don't have one

Originally Posted by Serenity Now

Good first half from the Spaniards. They've passed the ball, but they've done so pretty quickly and they haven't overdone it too much in the way that they sometimes have a tendency to. Although it has to be said that if the Russians had a bit more quality in the final third they could have had a goal or two themselves.

By the way, who played the ball to Torres for the first goal?

Capdevilla, with his right foot.

The thought of Villa wearing the United shirt is a very appealing one.

Make it happen Ferguson.

Originally Posted by Thiago

The thought of Villa wearing the United shirt is a very appealing one.

Got to start replenishing the £#%&! bank now Ronnie's on his way eh.

Desaiily with his in depth analysis again.Why do they have that useless @#%&! on?

Originally Posted by Sloppy

Desaiily with his in depth analysis again.Why do they have that useless @#%&! on?

Desailly knows much more about football than everyone on this forum put together.

Originally Posted by S/Side.Red

Capdevilla, with his right foot.

Was a great pass then, no? My first thought was that had come off a Russian player. Not accustomed to seeing the Spanish playing the ball forward so quickly

Still not sure I fancy Spain against a better side, mind. Not too impressed with their tactical play in the defensive phase, and I think they could struggle a bit against a side who presses in the midfield more intelligently.

Very good piece of quick thinking from Capdevilla.

I still think their problems will be in defence.

Outstanding. Their passing and movement is superb.

So, this striker we need to sign in the summer...

he's bound to go to chelski.........forget him

Originally Posted by Mark Corrigan

Me too along with Casillas, hopefully he will keep a clean sheet

Oh for £#%&! sake.

The best midfielder in the universe.

Offside?

Fabregas not offside?

Slightly flattering result, Spain's defending the last 20 minutes hasn't been very good.

Originally Posted by Grimson

Fabregas not offside?

Slightly flattering result, Spain's defending the last 20 minutes hasn't been very good.

you can afford them that though. their creativity and skill infront of the back 4 is superb.

Originally Posted by wonky no

you can afford them that though. their creativity and skill infront of the back 4 is superb.

Can't argue that. Better opponents might punish them a bit more tho.