Second Round - Spain vs France

m_vaughan · 23rd June 2006, 11:07 PM

Round of 16 match at Hanover on June 27 (1900 hrs GMT)

Spain vs France

France, despite having a disappointing start to the tournament, made their way to the knockout stages in the end with a 2-0 victory over Togo, and setup this mouth-watering clash with an inform Spanish side.

Discuss about this fantastic second round match here.

aussie1st · 23rd June 2006, 11:10 PM

On form Spain should win easily. France just scraped through and didn't win a game until the final game. Should be a cracker none the less.

IloveGilly · 24th June 2006, 01:50 AM

Wow, incredibly hard to choose who will win but surely it would be Spain. Torres is in stunning form and with some support from Alonso and Raul at there best then it should be a great match.

France seem to struggle but this might be that little spark of light which they need. Henry and Trezeguet have been pretty damn bad this tournament but it will be hard for them to win if they find no form.

sachin · 24th June 2006, 02:49 AM

Well whats in france's favour is their defence who have played quite well,but with the possession they have,they should score much more.Frank Ribery missed a couple of sitters today...If France can nullify Spains attacking capabilities then they have a good chance of progressing as Spains defence really haven't been tested.

m_vaughan · 24th June 2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sachin

If France can nullify Spains attacking capabilities then they have a good chance of progressing as Spains defence really haven't been tested.

Thats true although whenever the defence have been tested, they have looked extremely shaky especially Puyol, who was terrible in the game against Tunisia.

But then to be honest, even the French defensively havent impressed me much.

Yorkshire_No1 · 24th June 2006, 09:52 AM

Should be a good match but Spain will be too strong. France havn't really hit top form for a while now and Spain are on a great run of results

IloveGilly · 24th June 2006, 12:00 PM

It's going to be quite hard for France to even get near the Spain attack. France has pretty much struggled with every match and can be considered a little lucky.

usy · 24th June 2006, 12:09 PM

France to win this, Zidance to come back on side remember, it maybe his last Match ever if France loose.

m_vaughan · 24th June 2006, 12:26 PM

If Zidane plays, Henry somehow underperforms.

usy · 24th June 2006, 12:34 PM

? erm I don't think this is thr case, Henry did score 1 goal on the match when Zidane played.

edgarisapimp · 24th June 2006, 02:22 PM

The case is that Raúl should start for García and Joaquín should start for Senna. Even more important than the defense is Casillas. Although he let that big rebound v. Tunisia that led to a goal, he is one of the best keepers in the world. Henry won't be able to run through the defense, so long shots are in order. If Casillas is on his game, then Spain should have no trouble with France. France's defense hasn't faced any world-class strikers (Frei maybe), let alone 3. Thuram will be doing it all alone and Spain will pick them apart like the second half v. Tunisia.

m_vaughan · 24th June 2006, 02:40 PM

I dont think we should be too overconfident. After all it is France.

Ritwik · 24th June 2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_vaughan

I dont think we should be too overconfident. After all it is France.

Not to mention that Spain are traditional under-performers when it comes to the World Cup.

However, I'll be rooting for the Spanish, hopefully they'll soundly thrash the French!

m_vaughan · 24th June 2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ritwik

Not to mention that Spain are traditional under-performers when it comes to the World Cup.

I think I am aware of that.

edgarisapimp · 24th June 2006, 06:21 PM

Me too (*cough cough* Korea *cough* horrible refs *cough cough*

). But this Spanish side is coming off a tough-fought match v. Saudi Arabia and Aragonés won't let them fall asleep (again). In any case, it looks to be a great contest.

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23rd June 2006, 11:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
m_vaughan ICC Chairman AKA: Madrista Member Since: Apr 2004 Location: United Arab Emirates National Team: India Domestic Team: Real Madrid (Football)	Second Round - Spain vs France Round of 16 match at Hanover on June 27 (1900 hrs GMT) Spain vs France France, despite having a disappointing start to the tournament, made their way to the knockout stages in the end with a 2-0 victory over Togo, and setup this mouth-watering clash with an inform Spanish side. Discuss about this fantastic second round match here. __________________

23rd June 2006, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
aussie1st Administrator AKA: King Sylvester Member Since: Dec 2003 Location: Auckland National Team: Australia Domestic Team: NSW Blues	On form Spain should win easily. France just scraped through and didn't win a game until the final game. Should be a cracker none the less. __________________

24th June 2006, 01:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
IloveGilly News Team Member RECORD HOLDER AKA: Andrew Member Since: Jan 2006 Location: Australia, Sydney National Team: Australia! Domestic Team: NSW Speedblitz Blues!	Wow, incredibly hard to choose who will win but surely it would be Spain. Torres is in stunning form and with some support from Alonso and Raul at there best then it should be a great match. France seem to struggle but this might be that little spark of light which they need. Henry and Trezeguet have been pretty damn bad this tournament but it will be hard for them to win if they find no form. __________________

24th June 2006, 02:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
sachin National Board President Member Since: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne,Victoria,Australia National Team: India Domestic Team: Victorian Bushrangers, Arsenal(EPL), St.Kilda(AFL)	Well whats in france's favour is their defence who have played quite well,but with the possession they have,they should score much more.Frank Ribery missed a couple of sitters today...If France can nullify Spains attacking capabilities then they have a good chance of progressing as Spains defence really haven't been tested. __________________ http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...asyEPLcopy.jpg

24th June 2006, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Yorkshire_No1 County Captain Member Since: Jul 2005 Location: West Yorkshire, England National Team: England Domestic Team: Yorkshire Phoenix	Should be a good match but Spain will be too strong. France havn't really hit top form for a while now and Spain are on a great run of results __________________ No sig is the best sig!

24th June 2006, 12:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
IloveGilly News Team Member RECORD HOLDER AKA: Andrew Member Since: Jan 2006 Location: Australia, Sydney National Team: Australia! Domestic Team: NSW Speedblitz Blues!	It's going to be quite hard for France to even get near the Spain attack. France has pretty much struggled with every match and can be considered a little lucky. __________________

24th June 2006, 12:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
usy Banned AKA: Dope. Member Since: May 2005 National Team: Pakistan Domestic Team: Lancashire CCC	France to win this, Zidance to come back on side remember, it maybe his last Match ever if France loose.

24th June 2006, 12:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
m_vaughan ICC Chairman AKA: Madrista Member Since: Apr 2004 Location: United Arab Emirates National Team: India Domestic Team: Real Madrid (Football)	If Zidane plays, Henry somehow underperforms. __________________

24th June 2006, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
usy Banned AKA: Dope. Member Since: May 2005 National Team: Pakistan Domestic Team: Lancashire CCC	? erm I don't think this is thr case, Henry did score 1 goal on the match when Zidane played.

24th June 2006, 02:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
edgarisapimp 1st XI Cricketer Member Since: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL, USA National Team: Spain and the West Indies Domestic Team: Real Sporting de Gijón and Jamaica	The case is that Raúl should start for García and Joaquín should start for Senna. Even more important than the defense is Casillas. Although he let that big rebound v. Tunisia that led to a goal, he is one of the best keepers in the world. Henry won't be able to run through the defense, so long shots are in order. If Casillas is on his game, then Spain should have no trouble with France. France's defense hasn't faced any world-class strikers (Frei maybe), let alone 3. Thuram will be doing it all alone and Spain will pick them apart like the second half v. Tunisia. __________________

24th June 2006, 02:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
m_vaughan ICC Chairman AKA: Madrista Member Since: Apr 2004 Location: United Arab Emirates National Team: India Domestic Team: Real Madrid (Football)	I dont think we should be too overconfident. After all it is France. __________________

24th June 2006, 06:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
edgarisapimp 1st XI Cricketer Member Since: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL, USA National Team: Spain and the West Indies Domestic Team: Real Sporting de Gijón and Jamaica	Me too (cough cough Korea cough horrible refs cough cough ). But this Spanish side is coming off a tough-fought match v. Saudi Arabia and Aragonés won't let them fall asleep (again). In any case, it looks to be a great contest. __________________

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