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[Football] Spain v Putin’s Empire (BBC1)







lawros left foot

Glory hunting since 1969
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Jun 11, 2011
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Worthing
Would be really surprised if most of the Russian players hadn't drug cheated in the past couple of years. Come on Spain.

If they are drug cheats, it’s not working, lowest FIFA ranking in years, and lowest of any WC finalists. They’ve won 8 games in their last 30.
 


vegster

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May 5, 2008
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Gabbafella

Well-known member
Aug 22, 2012
4,907
This is a rather boring game, I hope it doesn't go to extra time.
 










vegster

Sanity Clause
May 5, 2008
28,273
I know I would rather Spain out

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This is Stalingrad all over again, plucky under resourced Russia hanging on against a superior enemy and hoping to wear them down bit by bit.
 


























Mr deez

Masterchef
Jan 13, 2005
3,543
Only just got in - delighted that it's gone to extra time.

Does Russia deserve a draw so far?
Are Spain looking shit?

Russia deserve nothing but Spain don't know how to get through their defensive wall and haven't really had many attempts either.
 






Weststander

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Aug 25, 2011
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Withdean area
Kilbane said Spain need to replicate the tactics used in Wales 3-0 win over Russia two years ago, running at pace from deep.

But all three of the Wales goals were counter attacks, against a chaotic Russian defence pushed up between the centre circle and penalty box.

Today Russia have gone for a 10 or 11 man deep defence, conceding territory and possession, and not minding that.

The best way to beat Russia today, would be at set pieces with a mob of heading giants (Kane, Maguire, Henderson, Stones, Alli) running in.
 


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