Group H thread (Spain, Ukraine, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia)
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Hariz
International Cricketer
Definitely the Spain attack is looking to be the best till now and they understand each other very well. Tough luck for Saudi Arabia though, going 2-1 up and then drwaing the game in the last couple of minutes.
sachin
International Coach
One of the worst penalties i've ever seen!A slight tug earned a penalty,but what about all the other slight tugs that don't even earn fouls!?Even though Ukraine were convincingly beaten there long balls were excellent.IF they manage to keep it tight at the back they could really open up Tunisia and Suadi Arabia.
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
Their crosses were haywire. Some 14-15 crosses out of which only 2 were completed. At times it seemed they were making extremely random passes, and losing the ball. Even if you ignore the 4-0 scoreline, you got to admit that it was masterful performance from the Spanish, and what was good to see was the defence do so well. Especially Pablo who was like a rock.sachin said:
edgarisapimp
Club Cricketer
When Casillas got bored in the end and lost the ball way out of his box, Pablo made a fantastic tackle to save the goal. I didn't get to see too much of him during the La Liga season (because I follow Real Madridm_vaughan said:
), but he is really impressing me. He had a solid game, along with Puyol, Ramos, and Pernia. Salgado is there to step in if need be - depth is certainly not Spain's weak point 
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m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
Well Pablo was the only one who did well defensively. Puyol, Ramos and Pernia were all more involved with Spain's attack. Puyol did do extremely well in creating that goal for Torres (with Xavi playing a crucial part as well), reminding me of Ronaldinho.edgarisapimp said:When Casillas got bored in the end and lost the ball way out of his box, Pablo made a fantastic tackle to save the goal. I didn't get to see too much of him during the La Liga season (because I follow Real Madrid
Maybe Ron gave Senior Puyol some tips before the World Cup.
BigCrickNan
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A good performance by Spain, but there was a lot of luck. Maybe this time they won't crumble like they've always done.
edgarisapimp
Club Cricketer
Rebrov with a cracker to make it 2-0. The Saudis look really outmatched here. The Ukraine has done a good job rebounding after their performance v. Spain.
m_vaughan
Chairman of Selectors
I wonder what team Aragones will play against Tunisia. You might say there is no need to change a winning combination, but I am certain that Aragones is picking his team according to the opposition. From what Ive seen of Tunisia, their game is physical but slow. Hence Aragones might be tempted to field pretty much the same side for this game as well. There is a slight chance that Michel Salgado might play.
Looks like another of the favourites isn't so hot after all. Argentina now the best form team out there. Villa subed off already, not as much impact as his first game.
Spain came through in the end of Torres grabing two including one in the last minute from a penalty.
Spain came through in the end of Torres grabing two including one in the last minute from a penalty.
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