WC2010 Group H - Spain, Switzerland, Honduras, Chile

Yeah, Sanchez shud ve pulled the trigger earlier.... he is still developing his end game, he could become world class soon....

Ban the vuvuzelas

Now that's what I call a good free-kick. Take note all you fucking whiners who have been complaining about the ball lately.

Honduras - Chile 0-1 HT

Good first half plenty of attacking play.

Chili vs brazil would be entertaining as well i guess.

So far South America and the Asians impressed. Africans...not so much. Can't see any sign of "home advantage" so far

Maybe it's about a shorther journey home (after being Ko-ed)

Yes, the first half has been very good to watch. Chile retain the ball well even in tight spaces and are good at raising the tempo with sudden quick passes between the Honduras full-backs and central defenders; and they also look to play sharp and skilful one-twos. I don't think Honduras have looked too bad either considering - they've broken well on a few occasions - the Chilean defenders seem to move and read the game well, but their attacking style leaves spaces at the back, and they perhaps dive in a little quickly sometimes in their attempts to win the ball.

Apparently Bielsa doesn't like to play Fernandez and Valdivia together - they're both playing today because Suazo isn't fully fit, but Bielsa tends to use one or the other as the playmaker in his 3-3-1-3 - and the BBC says that in the five games they have played together under Bielsa, Chile lost every one.

Chile have come out play a style of footy they naturally play everyday excellent. Same with Germany both sides tempo is not effected they are continually creating and building moves to suit there rhythm of play. Defensive sides cannot do this they have to wait and see how the opposition is going to operate.

Hmmm....Honduras should have gotten a free-kick, that was a foul.

What a run! Perfectly timed through ball, too.

Great game, crap refereeing... the order has been restored!!

What a chance! But it was off-side regardless.

They have so many players up in attack and still cover well. Honduras is Ranked 38 could also have an influence in the game style also.

Brian2468 wrote:They have so many players up in attack and still cover well. Honduras is Ranked 38 could also have an influence in the game style also.

They're ranked highly because they play teams like El Salvador on their continent. Most of them are apparently semi-pro's.

Argh...Sanchez close!


Attacking football!

What a save! Absolute world class save by the Honduras keeper!

Yeah, unbelievable save.

Another good chance for Chile. Really should have shot it first time.

If only the chiliens learn to pull the trigger a bit quicker, they could ve scored a few more goals by now....

Best game of the WC so far

Chile are too wasteful, could cost them against stronger opposition. But they are a great team, Bielsa is an excellent coach. Looking forward to them in the tournament.

Agree with blut and bluey, Chile are going to cause some problems in this WC. But ultimately their efficiency in front of goal will have to improve.

I like the look of Alexis Sanchez.

Agree with the commentator, Vidal has been brilliant. Wonder how long Leverkusen can keep him.

blutgraetsche wrote:Agree with the commentator, Vidal has been brilliant. Wonder how long Leverkusen can keep him.

He was great for my FF team last saison

Honduras' Martinez gives France's Sagna a good run for the money as far as the worst haircut contest is concerned....

blutgraetsche wrote:Honduras' Martinez gives France's Sagna a good run for the money as far as the worst haircut contest is concerned....

Gervinho has to be up there as well.

Yeah, good call. That was special, too...

Gonzalez really does fancy those long range shots doesn't he?

Liverpool Legend Mark Gonzalez

Chile look good, a bit like Mexico with more punch. Hope Suazo gets fit for them

Honduras - Chile 0-1 FT


Good game, Chile clearly deserved to win, too wasteful if anything. Good team with a lot of potential, tactically very interesting, too.