Sounds like clock work aint it. The Spanish inquisition is over. If you can score four against a team that is traditionally known for its impenetrable defense, not much else would stop you. The La Roja are now part of the the pantheons of greats and they are not yet done. I would not bet against the same bunch turning it on in Brazil come the next big soccer tourney. Spain had four different scorers and one who scored in the last Euro final as well. Goes some way in exemplifying their all round abilities and longevity. De Bosque would not sound a heretic if he were to proclaim his side the greatest ever. So, what do the others do to tackle this armada? For starters strengthen their club competitions with domestic players and not so much with imports. Anyone listening at the BPL?
Roger has been relishing five setters of late. Has lost some and won more. The latest installment against Julien Benneteau was another Houdini act. Julien did run out of steam in the decider but always managed to keep his nose in front against the Swiss till the best part of the first four. It felt like Fed was a little conservative the first two sets waiting for the Frenchman to self destruct. The game didn't follow that script though and it needed a gear shift from the six time champ to come through. Xavier Malisse was disposed with much more ease and its the Russian journey man Youzhny up next in the last eight. Both play a single hander on the back hand and you wouldn't bet against my bet for this one. Meanwhile, Nole has made serene progress and another semis encounter between the number one and three seeds is on the cards. Only if Roger was on Nadal's half of the draw, this could have been a memorable final. Better early than never.
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