England vs Spain - 1:0

[Adi]

England beat Spain 1:0 today, but they were outplayed according to the stats.  I didn't watch the game, but England had something like 3 shots to Spain's 20+.  Posession was also 70/30 in Spain's favor.

[jabarinho]

This was a lucky win. England created NOTHING and took no risks in attack! It was horrible to watch. The goal came from a half chance after a free-kick.

Spain created 3 clear chances and fabregas missed all 3

Usually matches like this end in spain's favour 9 out of 10 times. Today england got that 1 out 10. Also, david villa hit the post and there were 2 horrible off-side calls in the 1st half that saved england.

Spain are still miles ahead of this england team.

[Adi]

Spain tied 2:2 today against Chile I think.

Not looking into this much. Just friendlies with experimental line ups.

We have to be careful though. Spain is no Barcelona. We shouldn't expect them to dominate quite as much.

[jabarinho]

actually it was costa rica who they drew 2-2 with. If it was chile that would be a little more understandable.......but costa rica??!!

Maybe spain are getting old. I heard xavi is playing through injury pain these days. Puyol also is battling low fitness levels and many injuries.

And how does juan mata start games for big teams like spain and chelsea? He is so average! Also jose enrique is spain's most in-form left back at club level but he does not get his chance to play for spain!

[Adi]

Spain's bench is unreal.  So much talent there!  I don't think they have anything to worry about.  Just wait until it matters.  They'll turn it on right away.

[Adi]

Germany thumped Holland 3:0 as well.  Great performance by the Germans.  Holland is missing VdV, Van Persie, and Robben so gotta give them some slack, but very good showing by Germany.

[freestyleforlife]

spain was the better team for sure