With their loss yesterday with the underdog Chile, the European might of the otherwise mighty Spain was nicely “chillifried” by the South American Chile. With their exit from this World Cup 2014, the era of Tika – Taka soccer also came to an end. However Spain’s credit for ruling the World Soccer for 6 years should not be denied to them since during this period they have dazzled the world with their best entertaining soccer.
In this tournament they have greatly missed the services of their great defender Pulloy who protected their citadel excellently. A mighty defender played mighty game against any mighty opponents to gain mighty victory for his mighty team even if necessary by scoring mighty goals thru his mighty headers.
The other main reason for their poor show in this tournament was lack of dedication and enthusiasm to win by not playing an aggressive and constructive foot-ball. When they took up their positions to play the body language of their players showed they lacked previous dedication and this normally happens when you rule the World for a long period. Their skipper and custodian Casillas lost his earlier reflexes and concentration, defender Sergio Ramos slowed down a bit to play at high level, their earlier passing system with accuracy was found missing. In their midfield there was no maestro to orchestrate the attack and in their forward line there was no push required to win the World Cup.
Though they are finished in the first round itself yet they will be remembered for having played wonderful soccer during the last 6 years.
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