Djstu23 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 FT:Paraguay 0-1 Spain - Quarter Final Venue - Ellis Park [center] Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala) Assistants: Leonel Leal (Costa Rica) and Carlos Pastrana (Honduras) Fourth official: Benito Archundia (Mexico)[/center] [center] How they got to the quarter final: Italy 1-1 Paraguay Spain 0-1 Switzerland Slovkia 0-2 Paraguay Spain 2-0 Honduaras Paraquay 0-0 NZ Chile 1-2 Spain Paraguay 0-0 Japan (4-2 on penalties) Spain 1-0 Portugal[/center] Team News Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has said that he will keep faith with Fernando Torres, despite the Liverpool striker's poor form at this World Cup. With that in mind, they are likely to stick with the same team. Midfielder Javier Martinez injured an ankle in training so may miss out on a place on the bench. One booking from suspension: Alonso Paraguay may opt to restore Victor Caceres to the team after he missed the match with Japan through suspension. If he does play, he is expected to take the place of Nestor Ortigoza. Aureliano Torres has recovered from a minor calf strain. One booking from suspension: Enrique Vera, Cristián Riveros and Roque Santa Cruz Preview La Roja have not lost to South American opposition in the FIFA World Cup since Mexico 1986 (a 1-0 reverse to Brazil) but are in no mood to rely on the record books after their surprise group setback against Switzerland. Coach Vicente del Bosque has no injury or suspension problems and is set to keep faith with the system and the side that got Spain out of a tight spot in Group H before they edged out Portugal in the Round of 16. As they showed in the second half of that match, the silky Spanish are working their way back to top form. Del Bosque's opposite number, Gerardo Martino, has asked his players to pay special attention to Spain's quality and the speed with which they move the ball around. The Argentinian supremo has also vowed that his men will not sit back and let their opponents dictate the play, urging his midfielders to press hard and deny the likes of Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez the space to thrive. With central midfielder Aureliano Torres an injury doubt, Martino’s other main concern is the fatigue his charges may be still feeling after their punishing last-16 tie against Japan. To watch Defence v attack Having let in just the one goal to date, against Italy in their opening match, Los Guaraníes boast the tightest defence in the competition along with fellow quarter-finalists Uruguay. That record is sure to be put to the test against the enterprising Spanish, who have created more goalscoring opportunities at South Africa 2010 than anyone, though their finishing has not been up to the expected standard. That said, the in-form David Villa is the competition’s joint top-scorer on four goals with Gonzalo Higuain and Robert Vittek. Build up "They have players who can make all the difference, especially in midfield where we can't afford to even let them turn round. We are really up for this game and that's going to make up for any tiredness we might feel. The team can't wait for this game to get started. We're doing a great job but we still have more to give, and our best performances so far have been against the big sides," Nelson Valdez, Paraguay striker. "Paraguay are not unlike Chile. As we all know they gave us a lot of problems, and it would be silly of us to underestimate them. I'm not worried about overconfidence because there's none of that in the squad. We have an awful lot of respect for Paraguay and they've been brilliant in getting this far, beating a strong Japan side the other day," Vicente del Bosque, Spain coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Mon another shock. Paraguay to win 1-0 please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Hector Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Caceres can fo if he thinks he's taking the starting place of my hero. Off to this match as well btw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 ffs, another game? Bastard Going to any of the semis/3rd place place offs/final?!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Hector Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Based in Jo'burg so won't get to a semi or the 3rd place playoff. There's no way I'm not going to the final Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Ah right I see. I wish I had some way of going to games Brazil 2014 here I come! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Mon Spain. Desperately want a Spain v Germany semi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmansee Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I'm going Spain 2-0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 2-1 Paraguay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Spain to win please. Love Spain + Germany vs Spain should be fb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_bob Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I still wonder how Paraguay got so far in this World Cup. Spain will eat them alive. David Villa scoring at least one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GillsMan Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Spain 3-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I only want Spain to win this game so that we can have a fantastic semi between them and Germany Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Hector Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I still wonder how Paraguay got so far in this World Cup. By only conceding one goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 And that was in the opening game... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I still wonder how Paraguay got so far in this World Cup. Spain will eat them alive. David Villa scoring at least one. How? In my opinion Spain haven't even been that great this world cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I only want Spain to win this game so that we can have a fantastic semi between them and Germany I have a fantastic semi already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 In my opinion Spain haven't even been that great this world cup. They haven't. Don't think they'll "eat Paraguay alive" as that other person said, but they should still beat Paraguay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmansee Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I can't see Spain losing at all tbh. I know what you mean Arsenal about them not being great, but they seem to be getting stronger after each game, and we know what they're capable of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoboCrouch Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 1-0 win to Paraguay or 0-3 win to Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmansee Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Thats cheating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leppard Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Cmon Spain, please thrash Paraguay. 3-0. or 4-0? Villa hattrick please. Or Torres hattrick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanNUFC Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Not expecting a classic or lots of goals. Hope im wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukey Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 2-0 Spain I reckon. Want Torres to finally score. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Wonder if Paraguay will make any attempt for goal from open play? Paraguay: Villar, Morel, Alcarez, Da Silva, Veron, Caceres, Riveros, Barreto, Santana, Valdez, Cardozo Spain: Casillas, Capdevilla, Puyol, Pique, Ramos, Sergio, Alonso, Xavi, Iniesta, David Villa, Torres Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubenJ Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 mon Spain win, then putting Germany in its place and then a cracking final Spain vs Holland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Not expecting a classic or lots of goals.Hope im wrong. Problem is you won't be wrong... I feel this is Paraguays game to win but if the others are right about Spain winning then I reckon they'll only win by 1 or if they're extremely lucky a 2nd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Looking forward to this game. I hope for a shocking moment like yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Spain, please, Spain vs Germany would be very interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Problem is you won't be wrong...I feel this is Paraguays game to win but if the others are right about Spain winning then I reckon they'll only win by 1 or if they're extremely lucky a 2nd. Aye, I hope your wrong though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamBamBam Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I expect Spain to win, but 1-0 with 65% Possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micado Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Red_Hector one very lucky happy men C'mon the underdog, on the other hand a reply of the Euro2008 final in the SF would be nice as well, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnabon09 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 torres start again. better be better this time. no cesc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnabon09 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Red_Hector one very lucky happy men C'mon the underdog, on the other hand a reply of the Euro2008 final in the SF would be nice as well, yeah. most probably. cant see spain dominating that much this time though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zvonimir Boban Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Come wan Paraguay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Haha Chilavert has more international goals than Heskey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Paraguay goalkeeper has scored more international goals than Heskey EDIT: Pre-emptied Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Paraguay goalkeeper has scored more international goals than Heskey EDIT: Pre-emptied Not their current one tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Would be very amusing if Spain failed yet again at this stage of the competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Not their current one tbh. Aye, should have made that clear :o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bomma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Would be very amusing if Spain failed yet again at this stage of the competition. I know this World Cup has had his shocks and drama (Ghana:(), but I just can not see past Spain. That is probably because I haven't seen much, if anything, of Paraguay, so I might be being a bit judgmental... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_bob Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Even Rene Higuita scored more international goals than Heskey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_bob Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Great paraguayan anthem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klimowicz Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Do it FOR ALL OF SOUTH AMERICA boys Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pain Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Vamos Cesc! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 How have none of Paraguays strikers scored? They have some quality strikers... After hearing that I'm gonna predict Cardozo to get the only goal... I'm changing my 2-1 Paraguay prediction to a 1-0 Paraguay prediction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaga_4_parma Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I could hear the monkey noises coming from Spain when the players were standing infront of that anti-racism banner... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooders86 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 why are they pushing "say no to racism" in the last couple of games? Not seen it before other matches.. has something happened that i dont know about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 why are they pushing "say no to racism" in the last couple of games? Not seen it before other matches.. has something happened that i dont know about? It's FIFAs anti-prejudice day or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confused Clarity Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 I could hear the monkey noises coming from Spain when the players were standing infront of that anti-racism banner... Really? Wasn't paying attention. So don't know if that's a serious post or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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