España -v- Chile, Fri 7:30pm RTE & ITV HD

Fowler87

redout wrote: »

For everyone barking on about the ref note that he didnt play a part in Spain's two goals. The ref aint been left with much of an option as the Chilean players seem intent on kicking the living shite out of Spain. Some of them tackles out there were shocking. Must be a kick the fcuk out of the opposition to try win the ball back tactic.

I dont even think they're that dirty... they all just have rockets up their holes!

Mr.Nice Guy

Damn, damn, damn.

_Bella_

Now we have a match back on our hands!

yabadabado

get in.took a deflection .looked a cracker at first viewing.

FUNKY LOVER

dunphy is a snake,wont bad mouth spain cause he tipped them.

Le King

Get in Chile!

amacachi

Why aren't the Chileans celebrating more? As it stands Switzerland need to win 2-0 now.

pickarooney

Switz need 2 now?

bamboozling

With a name like Miller he must have some Irish blood in him so I'm claiming him as one of our own. Let's not forget Chile's most famous patriot is called Bernardo O' Higgins.

thegen

Nothing class about it, huge deflection, nice turn to set up shooting chance

murpho999

Huge deflection, but it makes this group interesting again!

Ush1

bamboozling wrote: »

With a name like Miller he must have some Irish blood in him so I'm claiming him as one of our own. Let's not forget Chile's most famous patriot is called Bernardo O' Higgins.

There's also Patricio Lynch.

Peyton Manning

David Suazo has missed an absolute sitter for Honduras.

murpho999

Archimedes wrote: »

David Suazo has missed an absolute sitter for Honduras.

Damn....I want the Swiss out....terrible team!

yabadabado

Archimedes wrote: »

David Suazo has missed an absolute sitter for Honduras.

was some miss alright.would love to see honduras beat the swiss.

Eire-Dearg

torres off

bamboozling

Ush1 wrote: »

There's also Patricio Lynch.

Ya old Patrcio could have played for us under the grandparent rule, his grandfather came from Galway. So could Bernardo too.

MagicMarker

Jaysus Cesc looks like a grown up with the beard!

Xavi6

Ah Cesc, is that beard really necessary?

CorkMan

Fabregas-Xavi-Alonso-Iniesta

yabadabado

torres off.i doubt he will start another game he has been atroicious so far.

Shanotheslayer

Fabregas or Villa again to score

bamboozling

yabadabado wrote: »

torres off.i doubt he will start another game he has been atroicious so far.

Watch Torres come alive in the later stages, just like he did at Euro 2008. He's still only becoming match sharp and he did create the space for both goals.

redout

Torres aint right - still not fully recovered.

Del Bosque didnt think so on the eve of the tournament.

That injury with Liverpool in the last month of the season messed him up.

The ITV crowd mentioned he had 2 surgeries in the last 4 months of the season.

Ush1

I'd start Pique ahead of Torres.

Headshot

sanchez has been brilliant

_Bella_

Oh Fabregas... why the beard?!?

Peyton Manning

If Del Bosque knows he's not right why play him though? It's baffling, he looks like he's struggling perform at even 50% of his normal ability.

redout

Archimedes wrote: »

If Del Bosque knows he's not right why play him though? It's baffling, he looks like he's struggling perform at even 50% of his normal ability.

Why did Brazil play Ronaldo at the final of France 98 ?

But he definitely aint fully recovered hence why he didnt start the first game. I reckon he has been rushed back and could possibly be getting injections.

Archimedes

Archimedes wrote: »

If Del Bosque knows he's not right why play him though? It's baffling, he looks like he's struggling perform at even 50% of his normal ability.

He doesn't look fit, that's clear to see.

He shouldn't be on the pitch if only half fit tbh.

Torres is notoriously slow at getting back into his stride after an injury. It usually takes him at a fair few games to get his game back. He looks a long way off that now.

Shanotheslayer

Can't believe Sanchez is getting subbed

Headshot

why is sanchez coming off, chiles best player tonight

Peyton Manning

Sanchez off?? Stange decision, although Orellana is a handy little player.

_Bella_

Sanchez off.... Madness!

Ush1

Anybody else think Del Bosque has a great face?

murpho999

_Bella_ wrote: »

Oh Fabregas... why the beard?!?

He's obviously roomed with Pique!

thegen

This has been some display with 10 men

Peyton Manning

Wonder save from the Swiss keeper! Breathtaking stop tbh.

Headshot

Archimedes wrote: »

Wonder save from the Swiss keeper! Breathtaking stop tbh.

are the swiss well on top ?

_Bella_

murpho999 wrote: »

He's obviously roomed with Pique!

Clearly, problem is the beard suits Pique while Fabregas just looks like he forgot to shave...!

murpho999

bamboozling wrote: »

Watch Torres come alive in the later stages, just like he did at Euro 2008. He's still only becoming match sharp and he did create the space for both goals.

Can't see it happening....don't believe a player can get fit during a World Cup, need to be at their peak going into tournament. Pity, it has robbed tournament of some great potential.

Peyton Manning

Headshot wrote: »

are the swiss well on top ?

Not by any means, probably the better of the two overall, but Honduras have had two of the best chances of the game.

murpho999

_Bella_ wrote: »

Clearly, problem is the beard suits Pique while Fabregas just looks like he forgot to shave...!

Well with Henry disgraced after 'Le handball' and out of the tournament maybe he's putting himself forward for a Gillette contract!

_Bella_

murpho999 wrote: »

Well with Henry disgraced after 'Le handball' and out of the tournament maybe he's putting himself forward for a Gillette contract!

Hmm... good thinking!

redout

Spain seem content with the one goal lead - baffling

gimmick

I have completely lost track of the formation Spain are trying to play. Given the players, I would have thought it was this

Casillas
Ramos...Puyol...Pique...Capdevilla
........Martinez.......Busquets.......
Iniesta......Xavi.....Fabregas
............Villa..............

It clearly is not though as Busquets seemd to be playing an advanced role, as do both Ramos and Martinez?

Or am I losing it entirely.

Spain need to be careful. 2 goals, one for Chile, one for Swiss and they are goners.

thegen

Spain have been terrible 2nd half

Peyton Manning

lol @ the commentator in the Swiss - Honduras game.

"Maybe if I up the tempo in my voice it will inspire somebody out there"

_Bella_

Spain are so frustrating they are not evening trying to finish the game off., there is no urgency.

murpho999

thegen wrote: »

Spain have been terrible 2nd half

Agreed....yet another disappointing "top team". Add to the list Brazil, France & Italy.

Don't know who is going to win it this year.