They've identified the key moment of the game which is the point of transition and attempted to hit them with speed and directness at those points.
Watched part of the game and also listened to some on the radio on the way home, commentator said he hadn't stopped working despite no supply at all. He was their best player according to the player ratings on 90min.com anyway, I mean it was a 4/10 but still
Spot on. I though as a team they were the worst so far, by a fair bit too. But he had a look of a frustrated lad, who wanted to do more.
Costa Rica reminded me of FA cup underdogs who turn up, try to keep the score down and thereby cheat their supporters ... ... inviting Spain on was probably worse than all out attack which would, at least, stop the opposition have every outfield player in your half.
It is nearly Brazil o'clock. I have a long standing love affair with Brazilian football. The ultimate footballing country. This team look to be an exceptional one, so much talent. I cant wait. I always feel the tournament is alive once the Samba beat is heard. Portugal as the starter course, not too bad either.
I've never seen so many babies at a World Cup ... ... it's not just Ronaldo spitting his dummy out Why would anyone take babies to a football match, I know childcare is expensive but ffs.
