David Villa Brace Keeps Spain Alive

A splendid David Villa brace kept Spanish hopes alive in this World Cup. The performance was far better than in the defeat against Switzerland, but it cannot be denied that Spain was rather wasteful infront of the goal. David Villa who could have easily had his hat-trick, missed a penalty and another open chance. While his striking partner Torres, was rather wasteful wasting around four open chances. Now Spain need a victory against Chile to go through to the next round but that is not going to be easy. Iniesta started from the bench in this match whereas Jesu Navas got a rare start on the right. I have to admiot that I am far from impressed by Navas, as he looks a very one-dimensional player and the crosses were all poor. Hope Iniesta is called back for the Chile match.

Earlier on the day the entire Portugal team went goal crazy scoring seven past a hapless North Korean side. Nort Korea, who surprised everyone with a splendid defensive display against Brazil decided to play an open game after the break. The result was quite terrifying. With suce a huge win Portugal has slammed the door hard at the Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast if tried could have won the game against Portugal and now they pay for their ultra-defensive approach.

Meanwhile the First and Second group - Group A and B will be decided tonight. Anything is still possible. France could still qualify if they can get the right result and hope thath there is a winner in the Uruguay - Mexico match. Meanwhile in Group B, Messi will be hoping to get on scoresheet soon. He has been sensational till now, but with Ronaldo also getting into scoresheet it's time for Messi to blast into the scoresheet.