*Official* Germany v Spain (Semi Final 2)

[GingerFurball]

Originally Posted by Ikki

I'd argue that is what Spain would want. That's the whole tactic: you get the team without possession pressing and moving out of position and you can cut them open. I'd say it's similar tactic in that it's also a counter - or a reactive - plan.

Funnily enough, exactly what Germany have been praised to the heavens for doing all tournament.

The only difference between the sides is that Spain have lacked the Germans' cutting edge because of their injury problems. Get Torres, Cesc, Xavi and Iniesta fully fit and I reckon they'd have demolished at least one side the same way Germany did.

[GingerFurball]

Originally Posted by Matteh

And you wonder why people have a go at Scotland immediately after some of your posts.

I'd have used Scotland as an example if we were good enough to actually win possession for long enough to blooter it in the direction of the opposition's goal.

edit: it wasn't meant to be a massive go at England, but England are the best example of a big team being poor in possession.

[duffer]

Originally Posted by The Sean

Go Holland.

Yes, yes, good god yes!

[Johnners]

Stoked

Spain for the cup!

[Indipper]

The rightful order has been restored.

[roseboy64]

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

BTW I want Spain to lose because Paraguay's penalty should have been retaken. Cheats. Whole sport's a sham, clearly.

Nope didn't need to be. Could have but wasn't a definite.

[Ikki]

Originally Posted by roseboy64

Nope didn't need to be. Could have but wasn't a definite.

What? There were many Spanish players in the box when Cordoba took the penalty. The only way it shouldn't have been retaken was if the Paraguay players were in the box.