Second Round - Spain vs France

[jazz]

i reckon spain will win on penalties

 

[usy]

Not sure If I'll be able to watch this match .. I'm away watching Pakistan VS Scotland Cricket game..

 

[edgarisapimp]

i reckon spain will win on penalties

I don't know if I could survive that if it happened.

I've heard some rumblings that Ra?l will start (still unconfirmed). I hope that he does becase Spain needs him - they just aren't the same without him.

 

[m_vaughan]

I don't know if I could survive that if it happened.

I've heard some rumblings that Ra?l will start (still unconfirmed). I hope that he does becase Spain needs him - they just aren't the same without him.

Yes his presence generally lifts the rest. I would probably play him instead of Luis Garcia, and just behind the two strikers Villa and Torres.

My starting XI v France

---------------------------Casillas-----------------------------
---Ramos--------Pablo-------------Juanito----------Pernia-----
--------------------------Alonso-------------------------------
Joaquin-----------------------------------------------Xavi-----
--------------------------Raul---------------------------------
-------------Villa--------------------Torres---------------------

 

[usy]

Yeah ^ looks like a Real Strong team to me.

 

[edgarisapimp]

Joaquin also brings that special something to the squad. I see Ra?l dropping back to win balls for Torres and Villa with Joaquin flying down the wing to provide service into the box. I can't wait to watch it!

 

[F4rrukh]

This one will be a cracker! . I think Spain will take this chance because also France did have a very good performence until now, their group stage was terrible in my opinion.

 

[sachin]

Well i'm not to sure about the change of formation,but i did think Senna played well.Anyway i hope France win,only becuase they have Henry and Veira.I think Three up fonr is needed especially if France play both Veira and Makalele.

 

[kooljack9]

it will be tough match.I reckon |Spain| is gonna win in extra time.

 

[edgarisapimp]

Not too many surprises here in the starting lineups. Cesc in for Senna and Ra?l in for Garc?a.
Spain: Iker Casillas; Sergio Ramos, Pablo, Puyol, Pern?a; Xabi Alonso, Cesc F?bregas, Xavi; Ra?l, Fernando Torres and Villa.

France: Barthez; Sagnol, Thuram, Gallas, Abidal; Makelele, Vieira, Rib?ry or Malouda, Zidane; Henry and Trezeguet.

Referee: Roberto Rosetti (Italy)

c/o Eurosport.com

 

[m_vaughan]

I am already nervous. Lets hope Mr. Rosetti does a good job as ref.

 

[hondeyho]

Spain hold the advantage, 1-0 after a well taken penalty from Villa. I wouldn't be surprised to see Torres get a lot of the ball...

 

[Skater]

Today it's been tennis, cricket, football for me in that order. 1-1. I think this might go to extra time.

 

[kooljack9]

grEAT PASS from P.Viera!! 1-1

 

[usy]

Yes his presence generally lifts the rest. I would probably play him instead of Luis Garcia, and just behind the two strikers Villa and Torres.

My starting XI v France

---------------------------Casillas-----------------------------
---Ramos--------Pablo-------------Juanito----------Pernia-----
--------------------------Alonso-------------------------------
Joaquin-----------------------------------------------Xavi-----
--------------------------Raul---------------------------------
-------------Villa--------------------Torres---------------------

Edit:

Not good enough to beat France!

Zidane Rules!