With their loss yesterday with the underdog Chile, the
European might of the otherwise mighty Spain was nicely “chillifried” by the
South American Chile. With their exit
from this World Cup 2014, the era of Tika – Taka soccer also came to an
end. However Spain’s credit for ruling
the World Soccer for 6 years should not be denied to them since during this
period they have dazzled the world with their best entertaining soccer.
In this tournament they have greatly missed the services of
their great defender Pulloy who protected their citadel excellently. A mighty
defender played mighty game against any mighty opponents to gain mighty victory
for his mighty team even if necessary by scoring mighty goals thru his mighty
headers.
The other main reason for their poor show in this tournament
was lack of dedication and enthusiasm to win by not playing an aggressive and
constructive foot-ball. When they took
up their positions to play the body language of their players showed they lacked
previous dedication and this normally happens when you rule the World for a
long period. Their skipper and custodian Casillas lost his earlier reflexes and
concentration, defender Sergio Ramos
slowed down a bit to play at high level, their earlier passing system with
accuracy was found missing. In their
midfield there was no maestro to orchestrate the attack and in their forward
line there was no push required to win the World Cup.
Though they are finished in the first round itself yet they
will be remembered for having played wonderful soccer during the last 6 years.
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