FIFA World Cup 2010: Spain Vs Chile Preview

Write-up by Suresh Iyer

Globe Cup favourites Spain are desperate to qualify for the round of sixteen. Their match against Chile on Friday is a ought to-win.

Chile must also be wary of losing to Spain, in spite of two wins in their two previous matches. Theoretically at minimum, Switzerland could qualify on aim variation ahead of Chile, by beating Honduras by a big margin in the other group H match on Friday.

Spain lost shockingly to the Swiss in their opening match but David Villa’s twin strikes obtained them back on track versus Honduras. But taking into consideration that objective variances could demonstrate vital, Spain will be rueing the many lost opportunities in that match, particularly a missed penalty by Villa himself. Torres came in for Iniesta, and Jesus Navas replaced David Silva, soon after the reduction to Switzerland. But despite dominating possession, the initial fifty percent was barren of ambitions, with Spain obtaining to wait till the 51st minute to go one particular up. Chile’s open attacking game will go well with Spain who can continue to play with their customary attacking flair.

Not like Spain, Chile broke via the stolid Swiss defence, when one particular of many continual attempts on target paid dividend with Gonzalez converting a cross from Estevan Parades. Coach Bielsa’s 3-pronged attack policy came excellent in a sport that gave Alexis Sanchez to showboat his abilities up front.

Carmona led the midfield admirably, although Jorge Valdivia and Parades are likely to be in the commencing eleven towards Spain, following their displaying in the Switzerland match. Spain’s midfielder Sergio Busquets can count on a midfield battle versus an attacking Chile.

For the duration of the absence from suspension of Carmona and Fernandez, Alexis Sanchez will be the flag bearer of Chile’s attack, in an open sport that’s probably to give him larger flexibility of movement on the field, specifically as Spain may well not opt for a left flanker to maintain him in check.

Spain will glimpse to Fernando Torres to return to sort towards Chile following his numerous missed possibilities towards Honduras. Along with Villa, Torres is a potent risk to any defence. Xavi will get in touch with the play in midfield, which will have Alonso and Busquets enjoying deep, with Navas manning the right flank.

This could flip out to be the most entertaining games of the World Cup with each teams throwing caution to the winds, and offering expression to flair. On the day, Spain’s outstanding expertise could trump the South Americans’ chutzpah.

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