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

[Raleigh Chopper]

Putin is on the phone.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

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.

It would have been to leave Diego Costa on and lump balls upto him...lets see what Rodrigo has about him.. Ex Bolton Wanderers.

 

[Weststander]

Spain look very ponderous........neat passing about in the middle third but not much more. Ruskies happy to let them knock about in the middle, then take it off them when they try to manufacture something.

The Russians couldn’t manufacture a virus. Oh, hang on.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

This is why I wasn’t bothered about winning the group.

No ones looked any good, Croatia being the exception

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

And nor do Spain.

At least Spain, however ponderous, are trying to win.

 

[Weststander]

This is why I wasn’t bothered about winning the group.

No ones looked any good, Croatia being the exception

Would France destroy England, should we meet at the end?

 

[dazzer6666]

Would France destroy England, should we meet at the end?

They’d definitely score a few, but would concede as well. Could be a great game.

 

[Gabbafella]

Neither team deserve to win this. Quite possibly the worst game so far.

 

[Mr deez]

And nor do Spain.

Come on, at least they are trying to do something. They would look infinitely better if not up against a team only trying to defend.

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Would France destroy England, should we meet at the end?

France haven’t looked much better in all but 1 game.

Would have played them at the same stage as Croatia anyway.

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

Would France destroy England, should we meet at the end?

Of course they would, it's a no brainer, but 51.9% would totally disagree and would bet on a 10-0 win for Blighty.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

Shit! What a save.

 

[Eeyore]

If Spain lose this then one of the finalists will either have never got to a final or not have been there since at least 1966.

 

[Weststander]

Come on, at least they are trying to do something. They would look infinitely better if not up against a team only trying to defend.

The Russians have not come to play football.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

Would France destroy England, should we meet at the end?

Quite possibly... Anything can happen in a final though. Spain didn't convincingly dispatch Holland in 2010... And they were huge favourites.

Portugal beat France euro 2016 without Ronaldo...

My favourites right now are Uruguay if Cavani is fit. Terrific game management, the best defence and a lethal attack.

 

[Diablo]

The Russians have not come to play football.

they`ve come to win the game the best way they can and it may well work.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

If Spain lose this then one of the finalists will either have never got to a final or not have been there since at least 1966.

Let's hope they don't win then... Because that is a brilliant World Cup story...

 

[dazzer6666]

I hate this running after the ref making TV signs. Hate it.

 

[TomandJerry]

No Penalty!

 

[KZNSeagull]

Double penalty for me. Vlad says no.