Originally Posted by Belligerence: “Their defence is awful. Papered lots of cracks.
And Costa/Torres aren't clinical enough.”
They are missing Puyol so much. Pique's been one of the most overrated CBs in a long-time; and it's ironic that the one match Ramos doesn't get yellow, he's terrible - it's strange because he's just had by far his best season for RM this year. And Costa; well, Chelsea must be hoping this game is a blip for him after paying 32m for him. Torres - well that miss sums him up. Hasn't looked good since the 2010 WC, really. The phase 'form is temporary - class is permanent' is very much applicable to him. Spain may not even get out this group, and that would be shocking.
Hup Holland Hup
Laat de leeuw niet in zijn hempie staan
Hup Holland Hup
Trek het beestje geen pantoffels aan
Hup Holland Hup
Laat je uit 't veld niet slaan
Want de leeuw op voetbalschoenen
Durft de hele wereld aan
One of the great giant-slayings in World Cup history. Not the most unexpected win ever, but one of the most unexpected results ever with 5 goals conceded by Spain. Astonishing, what a classic.
Fantastic game, game's like that are what the World Cup is about, best game i have watched in a while. I can't believe the Spanish have lost 5-1. The Dutch were superb and Van Persie and Robben were on fire, sensational.
You did wonder if the years were beginning to catch up with a number of the Spanish players - particularly in defence and goal - and I guess tonight's result proves it.
Have to say that as somebody who's loathed the Spanish domination of international football over the last six years, I enjoyed every moment of that humiliation.
Spain are now faced with the stark reality of finishing bottom of their group, never mind failing to get through it and all eyes will now turn to how good Chile are in their next match.