thanks to a 78th min goal by Valencia CF forward DAVID VILLA.
The game was an International friendly encounter were both teams
used the occasion to test out new line-ups & players for the upcoming
Euro 2008 competition.
Italy as always are a tough nut to crack, as the 1º half showed
with Spain dominating & Italy using its experience & "know-how"
to counter-attack & cause some danger. The highlight was a Toni
header that went into the Spanish net but was disallowed due to the
off-side , & Spanish defender Puyol leaving due to injury. Apart from
that both sides had their strong teams on & were balanced throughout
the 45 mins
The 2º half saw the usual changes in both sides with Torres, Senna
& Silva giving way to Villa, L.Garcia & Riera for Spain. The "status-
quo" continued until a Cannavaro bad heading clearance fell to
DAVID VILLA who volleyed a brilliant ball into the Italian goal
as seen below.
That was it, an Italian mistake gave Spain the victory. The last point
of interest is that Arbeloa debuted for Spain in the 74th min.
The conclusion is that this was a friendly & Spain needs more games
to jell better as a team. However the signs a very positive & there
should be reigning optimism in the Spanish camp. It´s not everyday
that one can defeat Italy, who played their normal tight game & were
unlucky, although beaten. Tweet
3 comments:
Good result, but still a friendly. Quick question, Striker: I know Fabregas hasn't made many starts for the Spanish National side, but neither have his performances been especially memorable. In fact, I don't remember him ever making an impact in a game, playing for Spain. Is it possible that we have another Torres on our hands? Meaning a brilliant player who aren't especially suited for Spanish ball?
(I'm not undervaluing Torres performances for Atletico, it's just clear that he really blooms in England.)
Torres fits better with the English style of game. Long pass that allows him to beat defenders with his pace.
Spain / Spanish Football is more touch, & players receive the ball front on, with defender stuck on his back.
Not his style.
Cesc will bloom, just give him time.
Thanks John, nice to see you in.
Cheers.
Sublime strike from Villa, you can see why he's attracting so much attention at the moment. I have to agree with your comments on Torres fitting in better to the English style of play as opposed to the Spanish style. He's adapted so well in his debut season at Liverpool because he can use his pace to greater effect.
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