Duopoly

Great to see Ibrahimovic scoring. Now if only he'd bear down a little when he has to pass. Awesome also seeing how the English game has made a distinction between Torres and his teammates.

Carles Puyol left the game early. Must be an injury. Puyol is one of the best embellishers. Fake injury switch on and his body contorts with fury. Like a perfectly healthy tree undergoing spontaneous petrification, or something. It really sets a tone how his body gets behind the ploy. Lots of face. Both palms at the alleged injury point. The hair rattling as his face deploys pain like symptoms shock. His teeth. The writhing. Hope Puyol comes back next game. Many after, too.

Wonder if Fabregas would start if he played in Spain. Fair if true. Even if by being in London he gains a different fitness and mentality that could be an asset to share. For an international, the English experience improves a players ability more than any other league, imo. Like we see with Torres and we don't see, since Cesc isn't in. Take out Iniesta, play Cesc. But, what do I know? It just seems natural that maybe Cesc and Torres provide 1-2 with pace. Xavi, Silver and Villa share a more continental build up model. But, what do I know?

Definitely weird ending to the first period. Amazing that blunder still happens. FIFA should tell its refs: never blow the first half whistle whilst the defending team is vulnerable to an imminent cross to the six. Or, however they want to put

Update: Spain puts in Fabregas. No noticeable difference. But then, considering I was way wrong above...what do I know?