Finally, Spain really up its game! To be honest, they haven't really been that convincing yet. A lot of possession in their earlier games but never really impressive. Everyone was expecting Germany to win - some even to steamroll over them! After all, if the likes of Messi et al fail to break thru the tough Berlin wall of defense, can Spain fare any better?
Fair better they did. Much more than that!
They took charge of the game. They held on to the ball as they are so good in doing. They denied Germany (m)any opportunities to move forward. And they just patiently prod and prod and prod until an opening appeared.
Soon chances were created - and finally the goal was scored!
Germany was not given a chance to play like how they did - especially how they destroyed England and Argentina. It wasn't that they were bad - Spain was just too good. And the few times the Germans managed to launch an attack, they found the Spanish defense and their goalie not in a generous mood!
And i must really thank Germany for bringing the best out of Spain! Truly only in the face of strong opposition will the true colours come out - and Spain passed the test with flying colours!
If only Pedro had selflessly passed the ball to Torres when the latter was clear in the open, it would have added the icing onto the cake!
Now for the finals!!! Oh dear... wat a dilemma... but a nice dilemma!!!!
ADDENDUM: I also want to congratulate the Spanish coach for daring to drop Torres to the bench. A lot of coaches (eg Capello) did not have the guts to drop their star players even tho they have not been performing well. Let this be a lesson to them all!
Pics taken from various sites online
*Apparently, this song is about "breaking away from the things that confine you." It's their highest chart topping single in the US and in UK, and it was oso nominated for the Grammy for Best Rock Song.
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