A 20-yard shot from midfielder Thiago caused Spain goalkeeper enough trouble to parry the ball into the air. When it came down, the Real Madrid-man had to punch the ball out as he contested it with Portugal’s Hugo Almeida, Portugal’s best chance of the still young match.
World Cup 2010, Spain Vs. Portugal: Thiago’s Test Of Iker Casillas Portugal’s First Question Of The Match
Thiago got the start today over Deco, who was said to be recovered from a hip injury. His shot can against the run of play, giving the crowd in Cape Town their first gasps of the match.
Spain’s David Villa had previously put two shots on goal, forcing relatively easy saves from Eduardo.
The match remains scoreless through 26 minutes.
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