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The Socceroos and Spain are the strugglers in group B nearing the end of the group stage encounters, with both teams winless and definitely going home.
Australia are sitting third in the group, above Spain on goal difference, and rightfully so as their performances have been outstanding compared to the Spanish.
The third place playoff between the two sides is sure to be entertaining and will prove to be a Socceroos win.
Spain have copped heavy criticism after their early exit from the tournament and they deserve it. The pedigree of players throughout their line-up is second to none and they really should have progressed. Australia haven’t won a game either, yet they have managed to gain foreign supporters over in Brazil, as well as many more Australian supporters back home.
Spain have a serious problem and it’s why they are sitting at the bottom of their group. Tiki-taka.
Spain have proven tiki-taka football is well and truly dead at international level. This tournament in Brazil has been fast paced and full of goals, which does justice to how the Dutch and Chile have played. Possession is certainly an asset but you need to then capitalise on the amount of ball you have.
Against Chile, Spain had 63 per cent possession, yet lost the match 2-0. Against the Dutch the Spaniards were able to control 64 per cent possession and end up flogged 5 goals to 1. Quick, counter-attacking football gets results.
Other than their style of play, Spain’s players seem to be out of form. Iker Casillas, Xavi and Andres Iniesta have not been up to their usual high standards, and it’s definitely shown.
By contrast, Australia are on a high, putting on a great show against the Netherlands, and almost inflicting a shock loss. The Socceroos played with heart and determination, which will get them over the line against Spain.
At the beginning of this World Cup, people laughed at me when I said that we would score a goal in our matches, score a single goal. Now, Socceroos doubters will be sitting red-faced in the early hours of Tuesday morning as our Aussies defeat Spain at a FIFA World Cup.
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