Jul
04
David Villa kept the European champions in World Cup contention, helping Spain into the semifinals for the first time with a tournament-leading five goals which have offset Fernando Torres’ miserable form. Villa scored in the 83rd minute of Saturday’s 1-0 quarterfinal win over Paraguay at Ellis Park with a shot that ricocheted off both posts …
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03
David Villa‘s winner gave Spain a 1-0 victory over Paraguay and booked a semi-final clash with Germany, in what will be a repeat of the Euro 2008 final. In a game that lacked quality for long periods, both sides missed penalties in an incredible three-minute spell in the second half. Oscar Cardozo missed first, but …
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24
TEAM NEWS Paraguay will give a late fitness test to defender Antonlin Alcaraz, who has an ankle problem. If he recovers in time, coach Gerardo Martino is likely to name the same side that beat Slovakia. Roque Santa Cruz will start in a three-man attack, flanked by Lucas Barrios and Nelson Valdez. Midfielder Jonathan Santana …
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14
Marcello Lippi “There is a great regret, as we certainly deserved to win the game, Paraguay scored with their first approach on goal, which can happen from a set play. “There was a reaction and we played a good game, but this is the kind of match we have got to win, so we need …
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