Spain vs Switzerland ( 0:1 )
Gelson FERNANDES (52')
Durban Stadium
Durban Stadium
Referee Howard WEBB (ENG)
Switzerland Team Squad World Cup 2010 in South Africa (Fifa.com)
Spain Team Squad World Cup 2010 in South Africa (Fifa.com)
Gelson FERNANDES (Fifa.com)These results are Switzerland and Chile make up a large store to move into the second round because they are both pan full points in the first game (Chile conquered Honduras 1-0). The Spanish, who is favored to win, this result makes them no choice but to win the remaining two matches against Honduras on June 21 and meet Chile on June 25.
The match between the champions of Europe and Switzerland took place in a medium tempo. Spain, which only puts striker David Villa as a single because Fernando Torres is reserved, to dominate the match. However, "El Matador" very difficult butting Swiss defense so until the 20th minute there was nothing the best chance he had.
Meanwhile, the Swiss, who played defensive, almost never jeopardize the defense of Spain. Coach Ottmar Hitzfeld besutan team is just trying to intercept and stem the aggressiveness of Spain, who put five players in midfield.
At 23 minutes, Spain created the best opportunities. Starting from a game of one-two between David Silva and Xabi Alonso, the ball was thrust into the middle by Silva, who operates on the left wing. Gerard Pique, who helped attack, with perfect control the ball and deceive one defender. Darling, kick your left leg that Barcelona defender, who lives dealing with goalkeeper Diego Benaglio, still without fail. Swiss goalkeeper is safe.
Beginning the second half, Spain remained consistent with his aggressive game to break down the Swiss goal. However, a number of its business remained unable to break down defensive walls opponent. In fact, at minute 51, the Swiss made a surprise because it managed to rip the nets Iker Casillas.
Gelson Fernandes presents a nightmare for "La Furia Roja" because he managed to mencocor wild ball that moves at the mouth of the goal. Had been a struggle for the ball, including by Pique, who despite being down trying to reach the ball with his right foot. Apparently, Fernandes menceploskan move faster and the ball on 51 minutes to a goal that is no longer terkawal.
Disadvantaged, coach Vicente del Bosque made two changes to include Jesus Navas, who replaced Silva, and Torres who replaced Sergio Busquets. These two new additional power to make Spain more vigorous attacks, including producing a number of good opportunities.
In the 68th minute, Torres received a breakthrough bait Villa. While my back to goal, the former Atletico Madrid striker was off-kick towards goal. Unfortunately, the ball wide to the left side so it does not change the score of the game.
Only a minute later, Xabi Alonso's turn to try his luck in these games. From outside the penalty box, Real Madrid midfielder was released after receiving a hard kick from Xavi Hernandes flat bait. Unfortunately, the Jabulani-official World Cup ball in 2010-just hit the crossbar, so congratulations again the Swiss goal.
At minute 74, the Swiss almost made a surprise second. Lucky, the goalposts to save Spain from being broken again after a ball striker Eren Derdiyok sontekan membenturnya. Starting from behind the attacks, Derdiyok who receive breakthrough success sucker bait Pique and Carles Puyol before mencocor ball with his right foot.
That is the last chance of re-mastered Spain Switzerland because of the game and continue to conduct strikes. However, until the referee Howard Webb blew the long whistle, the score remained unchanged. Spain was a loser in this fight.
| Group H | MP | W | D | L | Pts | ||
 | Switzerland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Chile | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Honduras | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Player Line Up :
Spain: 1-Iker Casillas; 15-Sergio Ramos, 3-Gerard Pique, 5-Carles Puyol, 11-Joan Capdevila; 21-David Silva (22-Jesus Navas 61'), 14-Xabi Alonso, 8-Xavi, 16-Sergio Busquets (9-Fernando Torres 61'), 6-Andres Iniesta (18-Pedro 77'), 7-David Villa
Switzerland: 1-Diego Benaglio; 13-Stephane Grichting, 2-Stephan Lichtsteiner, 4-Philippe Senderos (5-Steve Von Bergen 35'), 17-Reto Ziegler; 7-Tranquillo Barnetta, 8-Gokhan Inler, 6-Benjamin Huggel, 16-Gelson Fernandes; 19-Eren Derdiyok (15-Hakan Yakin 78'), 10-Blaise Nkufo
