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Originally Posted by Angra
Holy hell, what a game! This will most likely be the highlight match of this World Cup, and one of the biggest football surprises ever.
1-5 is what Spain usually beat smaller football nations. And this match could have ended 2-7. Damn... Good for this World Cup. Good for all of us. Good God.
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Originally Posted by roshiq
HA-HA-HA!!
Remember what I said before...
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It could have been worse for Spain.
Scoreline might have been 8-2, if Van Persie's thunderbolt didn't hit the side bar, another sizzler from the front was acrobatically stopped by Casillas, and Robben bungled up a great chance in front of the open goal by gently lobbying it into Casillas's hands.
And of course, Torres totally missed out on a great chance in front of the opposing goal as well.
The Brazilian Diego Costa did Spain no favors. Not only was he mediocre in his performance, but his direct headbutt went unnoticed by the referee which warranted a red card. He was also continuously booed by the spectators because he was playing for Spain instead of Brazil.
I suspect he will not make the starting 11 in the next match. Torres should be his ideal replacement.
But yes, last night would have shaken up the entire soccer world. The defending champions getting mauled in such a manner - Netherlands have sent two strong messages out, 1) Beware of the flying Dutchmen, 2) Spain can be beaten and their famed defense can be penetrated, not once/twice but many times.
Spain needs to do some serious damage control, or it's an early exit for them. They need to win both their next matches comprehensively to bring the goal difference under control AND get full points.