07-08-2010, 02:04 AM
"Yes they were overhyped after they thrashed Argentina. People had them in the final before they even got to the pitch after the quarters. They are a good team with good young players..."
Those were my exact words. You had people saying they would be hoisting the trophy before a minute of the semi finals were played. I don't know how much more clear I can be. I've already said before that I think they'll be really good in the near future. They always are. Has Spain played below expectations? Sure...overhyped? I don't think so.
However I will leave with this...Xavi hasn't been Xavi?
"Xavi completed 105 passes, becoming just the eighth player to complete at least 100 passes in a World Cup match since the stat was first tracked in 1966. The midfielder also had seven chances created -- defined as passes from teammates that lead to shots -- on Wednesday, bringing his tournament-leading total to 25. With his performance today, Xavi now has 509 completed passes, becoming the second player to complete 500 passes at a single World Cup. Brazil's Dunga, who completed 589 in 1994, is the other."
That's Xavi being Xavi.
Those were my exact words. You had people saying they would be hoisting the trophy before a minute of the semi finals were played. I don't know how much more clear I can be. I've already said before that I think they'll be really good in the near future. They always are. Has Spain played below expectations? Sure...overhyped? I don't think so.
However I will leave with this...Xavi hasn't been Xavi?
"Xavi completed 105 passes, becoming just the eighth player to complete at least 100 passes in a World Cup match since the stat was first tracked in 1966. The midfielder also had seven chances created -- defined as passes from teammates that lead to shots -- on Wednesday, bringing his tournament-leading total to 25. With his performance today, Xavi now has 509 completed passes, becoming the second player to complete 500 passes at a single World Cup. Brazil's Dunga, who completed 589 in 1994, is the other."
That's Xavi being Xavi.