Germany v Spain

[Kitchimo]

Good opening so far. Spain as usual dominating possession, delightful through-ball by Pedro to Villa, saved by Neuer. Story of the match is of course that Torres is not in the starting team.

[Kitchimo]

Oh, I forgot to mention the streaker.

What ever happened to the days when steakers were young, attractive women?

[The Magician]

Just love the way spain are playing. So much patience and not giving that ball away cheaply is good football. I would love to see the possesion statistics at HT.

[Kitchimo]

I'm almost asleep again! The possession football is awesome, but fashioning no chances. Germany likewise haven't really threatened.

[East Boy]

what a chance for ozil. Should have kept his feet!

[Kitchimo]

2nd half, here come Spain. finally starting to open up the game.

[# 9]

spain 1-0. no it was not david villa lol

[Kitchimo]

character of the young Germans about to be tested very publicly.

[# 9]

lol pedro is shit. what a waste of space that guy is lol

[# 9]

fuckn hell, how was that not seen? bastien was chopped by puyol.

[redsfan]

lol pedro is cabernet. what a waste of space that guy is lol

harsh, he got greedy an farked up the goal chance but other than that he was just about Spains most dangerous player all game.

[Ocean Rain]

What a boring game. Spain into the final stage of the world cup for the second time.

[Steve#4]

What a boring game. Spain into the final stage of the world cup for the second time.

Your definition of boring differs to mine..

Very captivating game in my opinion.

[# 9]

lol pedro is cabernet. what a waste of space that guy is lol

harsh, he got greedy an bottle of shiraz up the goal chance but other than that he was just about Spains most dangerous player all game.

iniesta was that man, controlled the game and dished off critical passes to villa to shoot.

prayin to see netherlands win

and germany take 3rd.

[Steward]

What a boring game. Spain into the final stage of the world cup for the second time.

Spain's first time in the final stage. Besides I can see why you think was a boring game, you are Norwegian aren't you?

[redsfan]

boring? sure it wasn't edge of the seat end to end excitement but it was hardly boring. Fascinating and frustrating is how i would describe it, the Spanish midfield made the Germans look second rate tbh.

Spain is at the level that Germany wants to get to, they have a very good platform to build on heading into the 2012 Euro's and 2014 WC.

[BADA BING]

What a boring game. Spain into the final stage of the world cup for the second time.

Your definition of boring differs to mine..

Very captivating game in my opinion.

agreed i thought it was a good game and Spain pretty much dominated proceedings

[BADA BING]

lol pedro is cabernet. what a waste of space that guy is lol

harsh, he got greedy an bottle of shiraz up the goal chance but other than that he was just about Spains most dangerous player all game.

and he felt like shite after that, i think he wanted the ground to swallow him up

[the REAL one]

the way football should be played... valuing possession and not giving up the ball... the jabulani sales in spain must be down as they dont sell the ball cheaply

[SPURS18]

Its about time we saw the best two teams playing in the world cup final

[Ocean Rain]

What a boring game. Spain into the final stage of the world cup for the second time.

Spain's first time in the final stage.

No they made the final stage in 1950.

[Andy_Pipkin]

Found it hard to stay awake to be honest. yesterday's was better viewing

was like watching a training session, ok for purist but low on entertainment

however once goal was scored it livened up though
if only that had happened early in the game

[johnydep]

lol pedro is cabernet. what a waste of space that guy is lol

harsh, he got greedy an bottle of shiraz up the goal chance but other than that he was just about Spains most dangerous player all game.

Agreed.

Pedro was a player that Germany wasn't ready for.

[johnydep]

What a boring game. Spain into the final stage of the world cup for the second time.

Your definition of boring differs to mine..

Very captivating game in my opinion.

agreed i thought it was a good game and Spain pretty much dominated proceedings

Only boring for the German fans

[ARodgers]

What a boring game. Spain into the final stage of the world cup for the second time.

Spain's first time in the final stage.

No they made the final stage in 1950.

They didn't have a final in 1950, it was another round robin group with all the prelim group winners, of which Spain came bottom.

First time in a world cup final though.

[Kosta Utd]

What a boring game. Spain into the final stage of the world cup for the second time.

Your definition of boring differs to mine..

Very captivating game in my opinion.

i'll second that.. fantastic game.. the spanish demolished the germans all over the park

oceans a bit of a sook cos he's team is out more than likely

[Bomber]

At least I have a chance in my sweep. Got Spain and Argies, so cant help but go for Spain in the big one - but normally I'd probably barrack for the Dutch.

[El Capitano]

Spain V Netherlands.

I can't think of anything worse. Spain playing possession football against a 5 man Dutch midfield. Great! Will be a game of constant probing with very little substance.

I was really hoping Germany would win.

[Bomber]

Spain V Netherlands.

I can't think of anything worse. Spain playing possession football against a 5 man Dutch midfield. Great! Will be a game of constant probing with very little substance.

I was really hoping Germany would win.

Perhaps the 3rd/4th play off, Germany v Uruguay, could provide some better entertainment.

[Chade]

lol pedro is cabernet. what a waste of space that guy is lol

harsh, he got greedy an bottle of shiraz up the goal chance but other than that he was just about Spains most dangerous player all game.

Agreed.

Pedro was a player that Germany wasn't ready for.

+1 v. good game by Pedro.
And at the same time, as soon as they went ahead, he should have come off. His direct running and movement creates space and distends the defenders - once they scored, they needed someone to hold the ball up and, if the chance came, slot another one. Pedro, for all his skills, doesn't really do neither of them - he tends to overplay the ball (more than the rest of the Spain squad), and doesn't have the strength nor the nous.

Fantastic game by Xavi, and christ but Germany were scared of Iniesta - every time he had the ball, he always, always had 2 players intercepting him.