Spain down by a goal

[Omar]

Spain are down 1-0 against the Norwegians and there are about 15 minutes left. Do you think they can pull off the draw?? I just hope they don't underachieve again this tournament. . .

[Omar]

Well they didn't score. . .Bad start to the tournament for the Spaniards. .

[gambine]

Spain never fails to choke. I don't know what it is about them. They always field a strong team, and come in with such high expectations, and then choke.

I don't know what to say. :(

[Omar]

I know what you're saying gambine. :confused: When one hears "Spain" he thinks of a good soccer playing country (At least I do). It's just so awkward how they never live up to expectations. :confused:

[green.hell]

I hope tradition will continue on sunday!!

[Omar]

Green, do you think you will beat Spain?

[green.hell]

To be realistic : NO! But as an Slovenian i have to look at our chances and be optimistic.Reality is that Spain needs this win more than we do, so I antcipate that they will be under pressure!Maybe their legs will be locked like Yugos were in first 65 minutes. But on the other hand I can´t imagine Spain having after two rouns 0 or 1 point.
I have personaly spoken to my friend from Sevilla and he is weary concern about sunday match!But the most optimal think to do is wait on Sunday at 18:00!!
Good luck to both and let soccer wins!!

[seka]

Omar, let me try to predict, too:

If our system collapses, which is very unlikely to be, but this Jugo game did quite some damage to our morale, then the Spaniards will kill us by big goal deficite from our side.

I myself however have eternal faith in our team as I have seen them soo many times and they help to each other a lot, they talk, and they don't hide from the truth. So I think we'll manage to pull ourselves together and be ready for Spain. And if we do that, Spain is going to have an extremely hard 90 mins - I don't think they're able to win, anyway, I am sure it's gonna be a close game.

My prediction is that the first 10-20 minutes will show everything. If we manage to stop them playing or if we're leveled with them at least, the second option will come true. If we score first, we won't lose. And if they don't let us play and maybe even give a quick goal, we might end up extremely bad.

GO SLOVENIJA!

[juventino]

I HAVE FAITH IN SPAIN!!!

[Prosinecki]

I think the Slovenci definately have a chance. You did so well against Jugo, but lost your concentration. That shows that you CAN do it, you just need to keep focused.

Remember, with Spain being the classic underachiever, you always stand a chance. Spain usually saves their best for the last game, when it's too late. Like the Bulgaria game in France98.

[gambine]

YOu are so right Prosinecki :)

[juventino]

I still have faith :)

comon spain!!!