New Zealand is the only team to go unbeaten in the 2010 World Cup as they drew all 3 of their group stage games. Torres on for Spain, David Villa off. Joachim Loews team is young, but Germany is in familiar territory. A total of 26.29 billion people viewed all the World Cup matches in 2006. When you play Spain it's like playing Barcelona. Spain are just eating up the clock. [214] This is due to his father, Javier Hernndez Gutirrez, being nicknamed Chcharo (pea) because of his green eyes. From Irtiza: "That Spanish starting XI has got seven Barcelona outfield players. Better from Spain, at least in terms of showing more energy up front, but the result is no different. [155] On 17 March, Hernndez scored his fourth international goal to give Mexico a 21 victory over North Korea. Before then on Saturday, Uruguay take on Germany in the third place play-off. ", Steve, Leeds: "Move over Stevo, BBC Sport needs its own octopus for this prediction malarkey. Frenchman Didier Deschamps, Brazils Mario Zagallo, and Germany Franz Beckenbauer have won the World Cup tournament as player and head coach. Thomas Mueller, who scored twice against England, will be suspended because of yellow cards. It doesn't help that Paul, an octopus in a German aquarium who has an 80% record of predicting games correctly, picked a mussel indicating Spain will win the game. Ramos shoots just wide. Germany look spent. This will be its 12th World Cup semifinal and it has won the tournament three times. The Netherlands will play Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Sunday at 1930 BST for the right to lift the greatest sporting trophy on earth. Italys goalkeeper Gianluca Pagliuca was the first-ever goalkeeper to be sent off in a World Cup match on 23rd June 1994. The group winners and runners-up advance to the round of 16, while the third-placed teams enter the round of 32 of the 201011 UEFA Europa League. Hit me, cos were rapido running out of areas. Here you can stay up to date with the latest USWNT matches, results, competitions, highlights, and news. '&charset='+document.characterSet : '')); Here are you starting lineups. In the draws for the qualifying rounds and the play-off round, the teams are divided evenly into one seeded and one unseeded pot, based on their club coefficients. In 2013, the Netherlands international was 46 years and 216 days of age when he played against Argentina. Is it, universe? What a big night for the greatest sport on earth this is. They are the current leading soccer tipsters in this month competition. Del Bosque's team improved on their scrappy performance against Paraguay in the previous round but still struggled to carve out clear openings. The bookmakers label them as favourites for a reason. Rather than teams going from a group stage to a knockout format, the teams when into another group. Germany? The "ole's" are ringing out from the International Broadcast Centre in Johannesburg - there is going to be a big old party in the Spanish section this evening. Jose Batista of Uruguay was sent off after 56 seconds in 1986 against Scotland! When Argentina played France in 1930, Juan Jose Tramutola was 27 years and 267 days old, the youngest coach for a World Cup team. He was sent off the soccer field after 21 minutes when he handled the ball outside the penalty box in their game against Norway. Lineups; Formations New! Germany vs. Spain full match World Cup 2010. ", On Twitter: "Press centre underneath The Saucer is packed, more than 3.5 hrs before kick off. I think it's going to be very hard for Germany to come back now.". [28] He scored his first league goal for United in a 22 home draw against West Bromwich Albion on 16 October. [25], Hernndez made his competitive debut on 8 August and scored his first goal in the process, netting United's second of a 31 victory over Chelsea in the 2010 FA Community Shield. It was a match between Brazil and Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro in July 1950. An ensuing free kick from Kroos hits the mosh pit in front of the Spanish goal. Spain: 1-Iker Casillas; 15-Sergio Ramos, 3-Gerard Pique, 5-Carles Puyol, 11-Joan Capdevila; 14-Xabi Alonso, 8-Xavi, 6-Andres Iniesta, 16-Sergio Busquets; 18-Pedro, 7-David Villa. Scroll down for the full archive of today's live blog of the Spain - Germany semifinal match. This was a significant catalyst for the growth of soccer around the world. [6] Hernndez has held both Hugo Snchez and Rafael Mrquez as his football idols growing up. Putting the undeniable quality of both outfits to one side for a moment -I wonder how Bastian Schweinsteiger feels about facing Germany's conquerors from the Euro 2008 final? Dear Paul, remember, has successfully forecast all of Germanys results in South Africa so far and on Tuesday, to the horror of the watching Deutschland public (who were presumably on tentacles), he plumped for Spain to triumph. ", From Gordon: "Working for a German company and my colleagues are starting to get edgy ahead of the game. [31][32] On 1 January 2011, he came off the bench to head the winning goal in a 21 away win over West Bromwich Albion. The guy is not only a very good footballer but he knows where the back of the net is and gives them width to boot. But judging by crowds at league games and Bafana Bafanas results, the four years since have been disappointing. The first legs were played on 27 and 28 July, and the second legs were played on 3 and 4 August 2010. Sponsored by the random dice of internet fate, Iker Casillas wants them to make history. "Someone's been drinking on an empty head," says Lawro. HT. Due to his small stature, he is extremely quick and agile, also possessing good technique. This is the way Spain wants to play. ", Meanwhile, there's little doubting who the Netherlands supporters want to win through to Sunday's showpiece final - and it aint Spain (sorry Spain). Xavi's kick found a charging Puyol, who headed the ball forcefully past Neuer, who had no chance. [212] One year later on 5 October 2020, their daughter, Nala, was born. A plan from the Germans? 63. The third qualifying round was split into two separate sections: one for champions and one for non-champions. One change apiece, then, as Spain drop striker Fernando Torres and replace him with Barcelona forward Pedro, while Germany bring inPiotr Trochowski on their right for the suspended Thomas Mueller. [151], Hernndez was one of the 21 players called up to the under-20 side for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada. [192][193] His movement off the ball, pace, and ability to find space inside the box has also been praised. What to do? He exited to a standing ovation in the 65th minute. From tamales:"The pressure is off Spain now and it's up to Germany to deliver. Fans are willing Germany to score! The FIFA World Cup trophy went missing for seven days before the World Cup in 1966. But they won't be lacking for creativity and firepower due to their stellar crop of dynamic young players, led by the crafty Mesut Ozil. Hard to believe that's not a penalty. 23 Sep 2014. Fernando Torres could yet be of use to Spain tonight, but I can't help but feel that's a very, very wise move from Vicente del Bosque, bringing in Pedro. So, we can expect long spells of Spanish possession interrupted by speedy German counterattacks. He scored a total of 16 goals over four consecutive tournaments. [10][11], The first legs were planned to be played on 29 and 30 June, and the second legs were played on 6 and 7 July 2010. You could really say this is anyone's match at this point. From BlueAcrosstheWorld:"How much better Spain are when Torres is sitting on the bench. [37] Eight days later, he netted a late consolation goal in a 31 derby defeat away to Liverpool. Due to the limited time between matches, the draws for the second and third qualifying rounds take place before the results of the previous round are known. [197], In a May 2016 interview with Sports Illustrated, Hernndez commented on his abilities inside the penalty area, describing the intuition he has in knowing where an impending cross will fall from a teammate and outsmarting opposing defenders. If you could refresh your page, you're back with Jonathan Stevenson. So what does the 10-time tournament wordsmith make of this one? ", "Isn't it ironic with all the play and possession Spain have had that it's from a corner that Puyol comes in and scores? [47] On 5 July 2011, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics named Hernndez as the "World Goalgetter 2011", with 13 goals, ahead of other players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Giuseppe Rossi, and Lionel Messi. You could have a cracking party inside this sensational ground.". You should avoid betting on these underdogs. If Germany can contain David Villa in the way they contained Lionel Messi in the quarter-final, I think they can go through. Consider me told. [138], On 2 September 2019, Hernndez joined La Liga club Sevilla for an undisclosed fee, reported to be 7.3m, signing a three-year contract. The Brazil versus Germany football match that took place on 8 July 2014 at the Estdio Mineiro in Belo Horizonte was the first of two semi-final matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.. Zidane, who is of Algerian descent, shocked spectators and commentators with the bizarre assault, which prompted some to believe the player was responding to a racial epithet. The 2011 UEFA Champions League Final was played on 28 May 2011 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Moments later, a second counterattack finds Klose with the ball in the Spanish box, but his touch is heavy and Puyol clears the danger. It was disappointing from Alonso because he never got hold of it and we know how well he can hit a ball.". Boateng knees Iniesta to the ground, but we still haven't seen a yellow. We had a chance in the second but weren't able to use it. I wouldn't exactly say it was of the you-could-cut-the-tension-with-a-knife variety (the journalist to my left, for example, is currently dancing to Bob Marley) but it is definitely buzzing. [136] Hernndez scored his first goal of the 201920 Premier League season on 17 August 2019 as West Ham drew 11 with Brighton at Falmer Stadium. From Fran: "Re 1551: Surely there are two very different sides to the European football story in this World Cup. Thoughts? Everybody on the move, wanting the ball - the team spirit is tremendous. He is the best of Spain, no doubt. [118][119] He was given the number 17 jersey. [149], In the first game of his second season, playing against Inter Miami, he scored twice for a 32 victory. [76] On 26 January, Hernndez would go on to score another brace, this time during an FA Cup match against Fulham which United won 41.