Stan 15,940 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Kick-off 8pm Live on ITV4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 That first half was an absolute footballing lesson. How Spain didn't score is beyond me but I know for sure that in Spain right at this moment will be buoyant about the actuall football. These guys have been on the up for various games now and that first period was incredible considering it's at their place. Absolutely embarrassing from their part how they've been totally dominated in midfield. Lucky Pogba wasn't there otherwise it would be a symphony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,940 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 Penalty Spain. Instant impact from Deulofeu, drawing a foul from Koscielny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Wasn't a penalty for me. But on the play thoroughly deserved where the lead is in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,940 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 what an impact Deulofeu is having. Scores the 2nd goal for Spain now. Busquets was brilliant. Breaks up play, 360 in the middle to take 3 French players out the game and leads to the goal. Excellent play all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cannabis Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Just now, Romesh said: what an impact Deulofeu is having. Scores the 2nd goal for Spain now. Hope he comes home this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,940 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 And good use of video technology there. Only took 30 seconds to confirm. Lino gave it offside. Referee referred it to video official and decision was reversed. If it sorts out goals like that in friendlies (best time to test it), it'll surely have a beneficial impact in the more important and crucial games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asura 316 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Good that they are using video tech, two good decisions which changed the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan 15,940 Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 France's #13 has been terribe. given the ball away far too many times. how the hell did he get a national call-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Walk in the park. Pity Spain haven't got a David Villa or Raúl up front these days. Would've been a royal scoreline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel81x 3,120 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Spain should have got more there but considering they pretty much bossed the midfield for most of the game its no surprise what the result was. France were very good on the counter but lack of possession really leads to fewer chances in front of goal. Mbappe looked good in the few chances he did get on the ball but sadly not having enough service also puts him in a tough position to deliver. The cross from Griezmann to Gameiro was excellent in the first half. Perfect timing and presence of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon 2,674 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) 14 hours ago, Mel81x said: Spain should have got more there but considering they pretty much bossed the midfield for most of the game Spain's midfield is absolutely incredible to be honest. Sergio Busquets, Andrés Iniesta, Isco and Koke in the first half to be replaced by Thiago Alcántara, Ander Herrera and David Silva. There are also some young midfielders that were called up to the U-21s which couldn't participate yesterday and Santi Cazorla is injured with Cesc Fàbregas, Javi Martínez or Juan Mata not even being called up. Edited March 29, 2017 by SirBalon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 4,960 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Just watched the game. I agree, Spain were a joy to watch again. So much movement within the midfield and Isco literally controlled the game. Thought France could of done a lot better but its a friendly nonetheless so shouldn't be seen as nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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