CAPE TOWN - Spain maintain an opportunity to be World Cup winner in 2010. The team was nicknamed Matador strolled into the quarter-finals after Portugal's 1-0 conquest at Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, yesterday morning hrs. Single goal Spain striker David Villa scored in the 63rd minute.
Unlike those predicted, a duel of two countries in the Iberian Peninsula are running boring. That can not be separated from Portugal to apply a total survival strategy. Therefore, although the ball 60 percent, Spain difficulty penetrating the opponent defense. On the other hand, Portugal's only got an opportunity through which dikreasi counterattacks by Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Victory is the result of collective game we developed. We keep the ball and tried to appear Possession with our original style," said Xavi Hernandez, midfielder Matador, as quoted by Reuters. "Maybe this is our best game during the World Cup tournament," he continued.
Xavi's quote was not excessive. Spain coach Vicente del Bosque was instructing his troops to play as aggressive-aggressive. No wonder that in the first ten minutes already created two golden opportunities, namely through the Villa and Fernando Torres. However, tight defense that raised the performances plus penggawa Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo making no goals until halftime.
Somehow, in the second half Portugal's relaxed appearance. They provide a wide space for the two creators attack Spain, Xavi and Andres Iniesta. As a result, the flow of ball into the Villa-Torres duet increasingly smooth. The result, cooperation beautiful Xavi and Villa successfully conquered Eduardo.
"Indeed, initially a very difficult game because they keep us real close. But, in the second round, we felt performed better," Del Bosque told AFP light. "In addition, of course, we also oversee strict Ronaldo. That way, we can neutralize the threat that he scatter," he continued.
The victory was not just send Spain into the last eight. But, also be a warning for candidates for the next Spanish opponents who plan to implement the strategy superdefensif. Because, as tight as any team built the fort, the troops remained Matador apparently found a way to dismantle the opponent defense.
Sad to clear most of Paraguay. Because, they will be minister of Spain in the quarter-finals on Sunday morning (4 / 7). If it does not change the style and rely on counterattacks, Paraguay could suffer the same fate with Portugal.
On the other hand, Portugal's coach Carlos Queiroz has no reason related to his team's defeat. He just said that Spain played better and deserved to win. "Spain is indeed good. They controlled the ball and distributing it with the good," he said.
"I want to underscore the fact that Portugal played with dignity and high ambition. I'm sure the fans understand our reasons and remain proud of timnasnya," said the coach who failed at Real Madrid.
Unlike those predicted, a duel of two countries in the Iberian Peninsula are running boring. That can not be separated from Portugal to apply a total survival strategy. Therefore, although the ball 60 percent, Spain difficulty penetrating the opponent defense. On the other hand, Portugal's only got an opportunity through which dikreasi counterattacks by Cristiano Ronaldo.
"Victory is the result of collective game we developed. We keep the ball and tried to appear Possession with our original style," said Xavi Hernandez, midfielder Matador, as quoted by Reuters. "Maybe this is our best game during the World Cup tournament," he continued.
Xavi's quote was not excessive. Spain coach Vicente del Bosque was instructing his troops to play as aggressive-aggressive. No wonder that in the first ten minutes already created two golden opportunities, namely through the Villa and Fernando Torres. However, tight defense that raised the performances plus penggawa Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo making no goals until halftime.
Somehow, in the second half Portugal's relaxed appearance. They provide a wide space for the two creators attack Spain, Xavi and Andres Iniesta. As a result, the flow of ball into the Villa-Torres duet increasingly smooth. The result, cooperation beautiful Xavi and Villa successfully conquered Eduardo.
"Indeed, initially a very difficult game because they keep us real close. But, in the second round, we felt performed better," Del Bosque told AFP light. "In addition, of course, we also oversee strict Ronaldo. That way, we can neutralize the threat that he scatter," he continued.
The victory was not just send Spain into the last eight. But, also be a warning for candidates for the next Spanish opponents who plan to implement the strategy superdefensif. Because, as tight as any team built the fort, the troops remained Matador apparently found a way to dismantle the opponent defense.
Sad to clear most of Paraguay. Because, they will be minister of Spain in the quarter-finals on Sunday morning (4 / 7). If it does not change the style and rely on counterattacks, Paraguay could suffer the same fate with Portugal.
On the other hand, Portugal's coach Carlos Queiroz has no reason related to his team's defeat. He just said that Spain played better and deserved to win. "Spain is indeed good. They controlled the ball and distributing it with the good," he said.
"I want to underscore the fact that Portugal played with dignity and high ambition. I'm sure the fans understand our reasons and remain proud of timnasnya," said the coach who failed at Real Madrid.
