Since their Euro 2012 opening fixture against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 managed to book their place in the July 1st final and have yet to concede a goal from open play.
La Roja stand one victory away from successful defending their European title. It will be their third successive international title triumph, a feat yet to be recorded in the annals of footballing history.
However, if the Spanish contingent wants to scale the dizzying heights they will need to significantly improve on their performances.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Del Bosque’s charges saw their playing style dismantled by the Portuguese, who faltered in the penalty shootout to give Spain a place in the Euro 2012 final.
The Spanish trainer admitted that his players failed to enforce their footballing philosophy at the Donbass Arena but was pleased with their defensive performance.
Del Bosque hailed the entire backline for keeping Portuguese attackers at bay. He did not forget his defensive midfielders in his praise as they efficiently broke up play during the match.
The former Real Madrid player and coach was also pleased with the output of Jesus Navas and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pedro-c29582 Rodriguez, as they troubled the Navigators from the flanks.
“We can discuss that we didn't play very well, but defensively we were great, all four defenders and two defensive midfielders. We had joy with [Jesus] Navas and Pedro on the flanks."
"We are happy, we've made an extraordinary effort in a very equal game all over 90 minutes.”
When quizzed about Andres Iniesta’s missed chance in extra time, Vicente Del Bosque claimed that they were the better side then and should have made full use of the opportunity that landed in their way.
Continuing on the subject, Del Bosque attributed their penalty shootout victory to the players at his disposal, stating that they continue to shine despite the fact that they have yet to rest after gruelling domestic campaigns with their respective clubs.
“We've been the better team in extra-time. It was a controlled game, a very slow one. We are all happy because we got fantastic players, even after a hard season, they gave it their all."
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