Bloemfontein, KOMPAS.com - Spain Group A after a sweep over South Africa with the score 2-0 in the fight last Confederation Cup group phase, Sunday (21 / 6). Spain resemble the perfect nine points, followed Afsel in second place.

Although defeated, Afsel still be entitled to accompany the team semifinal "Matador." Section, failed to conquer Iraq, New Zealand rivalry on the other. Results without goals is not enough for "The lion Mesopotamia" to remove the host.

Spain is definitely a pass to the semifinal after Iraq, on Wednesday (17 / 6) and, while still playing stubborn to try strength of Afsel. With ball control, accurate passing, and ingenious shoter, "La Furia Roja" threat to the continued stream hurdle Itumeleng Khune. Unfortunately, the efforts of Albert Riera, David Villa, Fernando Torres and fall in the hands of Khune.


Rapid attack Spain did not give an inch of space for "Bafana Bafana" to attack first. Aaron Mokoena team only trying to steal the opportunity behind the attack through. They several times successfully grab the ball from the foot of the opponent and strike back through the wing. However, before they successfully enter the penalty, Raul Albiol et al successfully circumvent the threat.

In one occasion in the minutes to-29, Afsel successfully create opportunities through Macbeth Sibaya. Rare opportunity this fall by the action hit Spanish goalkeeper, Pepe Reina.

Threats that make Spain careful attack. Carles Puyol cs release any pressure and no longer pound Afsel with full strength. Utilize the host to set the position back up players and opponents.

Games are getting. Both teams created opportunities alternately. After Torres threatening Khune hurdle in the minutes to-35, respond via Afsel Bernard Parker in the minutes to-44. However, the score remained 0-0 until the rest survive.

Entering the second round, Spain push up again. It is surprising that they do Afsel fatal error.

In the minutes to-50, Cesc Fabregas successful puncture to the penalty. However, he stopped by Mokoena. Referee Pablo Pozo directly appoint white dots.

David Villa is executing ball. However, he shot to the left corner of the goalpost
in resistance by Khune. The ball fell at the feet Puyol, who kick directly to the left goalpost. Khune again stoped the shot.

The severeness Khune is weak direct a minute later. With the chest, Villa holding bait Sergi Busquets near goalpost. Before the ball touches the ground, Villa shot to the left side Khune. Gol, 1-0 for the European champion.

Superior one goal, the performance of Spain down again. It takes 20 minutes for Spain to print the second goal. Understudy, Fernando Llorente, successfully cheat Xavi Hernandez bait that can not be forwarded to the perfect by Fabregas.

Spain did not score a second away game crippling Afsel. They still create a number of successful opportunities through Parker. However, entering the last ten minutes, Afsel attacks decreased. 2-0 score did not change until the final whistle be pronounced. (FIFA)


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