Match Thread: Fifa world cup soccer 2010, Quarter-finals - Page 10

al-Sagar · #**226** July 3, 2010, 01:56 PM

corner for spain after som good play down the left

al-Sagar · #**227** July 3, 2010, 01:58 PM

sometimes spain players are dallying too much on the ball ....

al-Sagar · #**228** July 3, 2010, 02:03 PM

34 mins gone ....

al-Sagar · #**229** July 3, 2010, 02:04 PM

oh....... paraguay were so close ......

_Rafi_ · #**230** July 3, 2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offstump
credit to paraguay. started on a high tempo, pressing high up, closing down spain quickly, no room ao time for spanish to play with ball

thats the effect of Pressure. Paraguay feeling on pressure whatsoever as they know they already created history. Packets of Biriyani and tons of flowers are waiting for them back in country.

al-Sagar · #**231** July 3, 2010, 02:10 PM

poor cross by torres after going past two defenders

and goal from offside by valdes

_Rafi_ · #**232** July 3, 2010, 02:11 PM

Ruled offside

al-Sagar · #**233** July 3, 2010, 02:13 PM

big let off for SPAIN.

replays show Valdes was not offside.

al-Sagar · #**234** July 3, 2010, 02:15 PM

look at del bosques face ....... looks like his team is trailing 2-0.

though its actually 0-0.

surely the pressure

al-Sagar · #**235** July 3, 2010, 02:16 PM

valdes ......... should have done better ..... that was a good position to shoot.

al-Sagar · #**236** July 3, 2010, 02:17 PM

half time ... ...

0-0

_Rafi_ · #**237** July 3, 2010, 02:19 PM

Not a top first half from Spain. Anyone smelling an upset tonight?
Again Torres flopped. Villa was not visible but he can amend it with only one touch.

al-Sagar · #**238** July 3, 2010, 02:19 PM

BBC Radio 5 live's David Pleat

"Spain are very capable of embarrassing Paraguay with intricate skills. But they've got to think about just how they're going to get through that strong back four. Del Bosque won't be happy that they've had so much possession, but not looked like scoring."

_Rafi_ · #**239** July 3, 2010, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offstump
big let off for SPAIN.

replays show Valdes was not offside.

Lucky Spain!

al-Sagar · #**240** July 3, 2010, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Rafi_
Not a top first half from Spain. Anyone smelling an upset tonight?
Again Torres flopped. Villa was not visible but he can amend it with only one touch.

valdez looks dangerous when he gets the ball.... so if paraguay can keep the sheet clean .... there is every chance.

al-Sagar · #**241** July 3, 2010, 02:25 PM

BBC Sport's Lee Dixon

"Spain are probably surprised by how Paraguay have set about them, because they haven't given the Spain defence any time to bring the ball out, they've pressed them everywhere. But can they keep it up?"

al-Sagar · #**242** July 3, 2010, 02:26 PM

Argentina coach Diego Maradona:

"Today, close to the 50 years I will be on October 30, this is the hardest thing I've experienced. This was (like) a punch from Muhammad Ali. I have no strength for anything."