Spain 1-0 Portugal (Last 16) June 29, 7:30 p.m.

Probably another one of the "bigger" matches alongside England-Germany.

Portugal, I never thought they were an extremely good football team but they do have some dangerous players like Simao, Tiago and Ronaldo. However, Ronaldo has been really poor this tournament, IMO. Yeah, one goal, a few assists and some shots that rattled the bar/posts, but nothing else. And for a captain, he surely has a disgusting attitude.

On the other hand, Spain, one of the favourites with an abundance of quality, haven't exactly hit their top gear. They haven't played sh*te either. David Villa has been doing the scoring for them. Hopefully, Fernando Torres opens his account. People tend to forget he's just returned from a knee injury and just because he is Fernando Torres, they expect alot from him.

Obviously, I want la furia roja to go to the quarter-finals where they will meet Japan/Paraguay but they really need to keep to their gameplay of frustrating opponents and go on to win the game (and hopefully the tournament ).

Could be a surprise here. Portugal have played well through the middle with Meireles and Tiago and Spain have been very weak without the ball in midfield.

I'll tip Spain 2-0, though. Villa one, Pique the other.

I fancy Spain here. Portugal have a very tight defence and great keeper, i think they haven't conceeded a goal in over 16 games. I maybe wrong there but i know they have a very tight well knit defence. I think this is going to be very close. Ronaldo has to step up to this game like no other as he has been pretty poor personally. He has had brief spells of excellence.

Can't wait for this. Going to be quality. Wish it was the 3:00 kick-off, though.

Well, we can only hope that this game is going to better than the one that's just been!

I'd imagine it will be. It'd be great to see a lot of goals.

Think it may be boaring, TBH. Portugal were negative against Brazil, and Spain not quite 100% yet.

Just hope I see the ladyboy crying.

Would be nice to see to Torres net one tonight, come on Spain.

Think it may be boaring, TBH. Portugal were negative against Brazil, and Spain not quite 100% yet.

Just hope I see the ladyboy crying.

Torres and Villa up front.

Here they are.

The worlds best Forwards who need to both perform. Please score Torres

Could be better than the final.  2 solid squads.  

I have to give an edge to Spain though..Nando,Villa,Silva,Iniesta,Alonso.   Any team where Pepe Reina is the backup keeper is pretty solid.

Although with these 2 teams playing were going to see more "diving" than the Summer Olympics.

3 goals in the last 19 games

Portugal have conceeded.

Thats pretty impressive.

God I miss Xabi

Xabi Alonso is 22/1 to score from out of the box too.

Come on Spain!

Anyone see Xaber there?

Quality player in his times.

Come on Spain!

haha !!  Just posted that on my FB.

So far every team I wanted to win has lost. US,England,Japan...

So....Go Portugal!!!!

BBC commentary is so much better than ITV's.

Torres after a minute



He's back

haha !!  Just posted that on my FB.

 

BBC commentary is so much better than ITV's.

Agree


 

BBC commentary is so much better than ITV's.

A Baby crying is better than ITV's commentary.

Quite attacking already.

Good stuff.

Anyone seeing the gulf in class here compared to the England team? Crisp passing and quick tempo.

I like how torres had a shot like did against sunderland and then villa tried it.
It's like anything you can do, I can do better

*All in good faith *

Fabio Contrao for Portugal is a really good player. We should sign him up *if we can*

Is CR9 supposed to be marking Villa?