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by **Bardh** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:18 pm

Not such a well refined display from Spain. Generally because Sweden played really, really well and also because Spain really pulled the pedal off the gas after the first goal thinking Sweden would open up and give them the victory on the plate. Poor reaction from Sergio Ramos vs. Ibrahimovic, but I really like him as a player. He has improved so much, certainly the second best RB in the World after Alves. And yeah, it was a penalty.

To sum it up: Sweden didn't deserve to lose and Spain deserved to win.

P.S. Spain's defense is really bad. If Aragones doesn't give them extra defensive lessons they're in a big trouble. I mean, they're composed of Valencia's two CBs who basically performed worse than Levante this season. And then it's Puyol who had his worst season in his career. If Spain are knocked out, it will be because of their shitty defense.

by **Weiron** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:23 pm

also a bit worrying as a FCB-supporter to see that when Xavi and Iniesta where taken of the Spanish game in the midfield improved considerably.

by **rfs** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:33 pm

Weiron wrote:also a bit worrying as a FCB-supporter to see that when Xavi and Iniesta where taken of the Spanish game in the midfield improved considerably.

Cazorla and Fabregas didn't do that much better IMO.

by **Weiron** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:39 pm

considerably might be overdoing it, but I feel there was a bit more creativity and speed after the substitutions, nothing compared to the Dutch though. Overall I think the Spanish game suffers from the same problems as Barca's. Too slow and predictable in midfield and way too slow on the counter attacks.

by **rfs** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:44 pm

Weiron wrote:considerably might be overdoing it, but I feel there was a bit more creativity and speed after the substitutions, nothing compared to the Dutch though. Overall I think the Spanish game suffers from the same problems as Barca's. Too slow and predictable in midfield and way too slow on the counter attacks.

When a team sits back and defends like how Sweden did today, that will always happen.

by **Bardh** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 7:48 pm

rfs wrote:
Weiron wrote:also a bit worrying as a FCB-supporter to see that when Xavi and Iniesta where taken of the Spanish game in the midfield improved considerably.

Cazorla and Fabregas didn't do that much better IMO.

Exactly. They were poor too.

by **bobo** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 9:56 pm

Sergio Ramos has surprised me by how under-par he's been in this tournament so far.,

by **zqa** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:53 am

A comment by F. Torres after the game : "The result was better for us than for Sweden".. Oh, you really think so Torres. What a stupid comment.

by **Rodinho** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:30 pm

Hahaha.

I know right, no zhit sherlock?

by **maniaFCB** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:17 pm

zqa wrote:A comment by F. Torres after the game : "The result was better for us than for Sweden".. Oh, you really think so Torres. What a stupid comment.

Spanish are known for redundancies and tonterias...

by **zqa** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:31 pm

Hehe...

Oh well, please Spain, finish the darn italians, and show them how to play football.

by **Dino** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:45 pm

Worst game on Euro

by **rfs** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:13 pm

Dino wrote:Worst game on Euro

Like France vs Romania, but more frustrating.

by **zqa** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:22 pm

Good job Casilias.

What a boring game anyways.. Senna was brilliant, and Silva was pretty good in second half.

by **V1CTOR** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:33 pm

we finally surpass the quarter finals! :shock:

Spain

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