Spain out to make history

June 24, 2009

Spain are to set to play the USA tonight in their first ever semi-final in the tournament and if they manage to avoid defeat tonight then they will set a record for 36 matches without defeat.

Spains victory over South Africa at the weekend was their 15th successive win and their chances of making it 16 were improved with the news that both Pepe Reina and Albert Riera have recovered from knocks in time to take part in the squad.

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque was quick to praise predecessor Luis Aragones for the gift of a squad he inherited from him, saying: “Luis left me the toy with the batteries in.” The vision shown by Aragones has made Spain the formidable force they are today.

USA will not be lying down tonight and with confidence high ion their camp after their unexpected qualification they believe they can cause an upset.

Defender Sacha Klejstan is convinced the one area where the USA can dominate Spain is that of sheer power. He’s also predicted: “It’s time for them (Spain) to lose one.”

Spain have won all 3 of the previous encounters between the two countries so it will be an interesting match but Spain just look unstoppable at the moment.

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