Thursday, June 14, 2012

Spain 4 - Ireland 0: Spain Cruises To Victory

The defending champions dazzled in their 4-0 thrashing of Ireland in Gdansk.

I debated, and decided that this game was not worth the time it takes to write a review. It was pure domination.  What is there to say that cannot be summarized?  Here are a few thoughts


- The Irish fans are some of the greatest in the world.  Their team was thoroughly destroyed and they stood until the final whistle singing football songs.  The atmosphere seemed fantastic.

- The Irish are simply unfortunate to draw the Spanish.  No other team in the tournament can make a game seem so one-sided.

- The Irish never had a chance.  The Spanish are on an entirely different level.

- Fernando Torres is a game changer.  Give him an opportunity.

- Spain's defenders attack at will.  It's great to watch

- Spain's high defensive pressure forced the Irish to turn the ball over numerous times

- Ireland's reliance on the long-ball failed miserably

- The game could have been 10-0

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