Spain 1-1 Italy: The Spanish quickly plugged

The Spanish team started its journey in the Euro 2012 Poland and Ukraine tied about with a great Italy. We saw a game too bright, except for a few strokes of the artists ever: Iniesta, Pirlo, Silva ... What I saw from the beginning it was a thrilling tactical battle that both coaches had to counteract.

They have reached the Euro involved in the controversy of gambling, have suffered casualties, attackers may not have the quality to which we have used historically, and even this may Azzurri not maintain the same level of race and character four or five years ago. However, we should not forget that this is Italy. Listening to some, it appeared that Vicente Del Bosque would arrive today to Gdansk and humiliate his rival. Nothing is further from reality. If almost one hundred years that we can not beat them in a competitive match, for nothing.

Given the decision to leave Prandelli to pitch with three plants - Chiellini, Bonucci and De Rossi, absolutely brilliant, Del Bosque was the surprise of the game. Fernando Torres, who pointed to the owner, he stayed on the bench and instead play Cesc Fabregas. Interesting decision with the idea of ​​not having a reference above and try to dislodge the central, far from wanting to fix them.

However, since hindsight, we can not say the election was very successful. The greatest difficulty for Spain was that every time Silva, Iniesta and Cesc caught the ball, was the man ahead of his team, but still far from the goal of Buffon. Difficulties also the time to steal the ball. In fact, the first half was very even as far as domain is concerned, and even Italy had moments of good play and burden to us.

A second part in crescendo

The improvement of Spain in the second part was obvious, and this was gradually increased up to sign some final minutes of high quality. The Spanish players left the locker room tunnel aware that they needed to step forward, risking more and try to practice their football rival near the area. Logically, these measures the risk of trucking on the counter, and it was. Di Natale A recently entered the field of play was hand in hand with Casillas after great pass into the hollow of Pirlo, and Udinese striker masterfully defined.

Spain did not alter his plans and three minutes was able to tie the match after a fine pass from Cesc Silva to define at will. Response team with personality and self-confidence, which preceded the changes of Del Bosque. It was Silva and entered Jesus Navas. A few minutes later, Torres replaced Cesc.

With Navas and Torres, Spain is the way

With the entry of Navas and Torres was not the intention to change the style of play. It was not looking for a more direct football or speed in the corners. The aim was to stretch to an Italy that he had met at will throughout the game by closing holes in the central zone while the bands were depopulated. Jordi Alba joined few Sometimes the attack, while Arbeloa signed a dismal performance. His contribution in attack is zero, and perhaps should be thinking about the option Juanfran, at least for games like Ireland.

With Navas lime, Arbeloa did not need to join in attack, so Jordi Alba could worry over his back. As a result, Iniesta came to the center to partner with Xavi finally found the desired comfort. Gray 75 minutes, thanks to brilliant past 15 spaces began to appear on the lawn.

Spain had plenty of chances to win in the final stretch of game, especially in the boots of a Fernando Torres uncheck excellent but disastrous in the definition. However, the draw is not a bad result. It is the thorn had not gained the victory, but the Red leaves a good feeling thanks to the second part, and especially by the football magician named Andres Iniesta. Spectacular action, capable of clearing a few defenses to attack facing Italians crossed his path. We are possibly the fittest footballer of the Euro, waiting for what they do Benzema and Ribery Monday morning, two very high pointing .