France beat Spain the other night 3-1. There was a great goal fron Zidane. I wanted Spain to win but I am glad we will get to see France v Brazil.
In the match the freekick leading to the 2nd French goal Henry cheated. He was blocked off the ball and it wasnt even really a freekick. He was kindoff emailed in the chest but went down grabbing his face as if he had been elbowed in the face. He was trying to get Puyol sent off. I always thought Henry was a decent guy but hes just like most footballers!
After the match he said Puyol should not have blocked him since the Spain left back would have got the ball before him. He didnt say anything going down grabbing his face. Some fans of Henry have claimed he was holding his face in disappointment at not getting to the ball and having a good chance to score. Rubbish!!
Just 6 weeks ago Henry complained after the Champions League final that he would not resort to diving etc like Barcelona players. He questioned maybe he should in the future. Looks like his has!
In other World Cup news, there was more evidence that Sven has no idea at all with tactics. He was going to play Beckham at right back so that he could play Lennon. Beckham himself said no to it. Sven then opted to play Hargreaves at right back and play Carrick in the holding position. This is Carrick who he seemed to have forgotten about. Played really well in the US tour and a match ages ago – then for some reason seemed to play Hargreaves and Carragher ahead of him. Then suddenly he is in. Personally I am glad as I think Carrick is an excellent player.
Sven just cant seem to drop Beckham and just has to play him somewhere. I am a massive Beckham fan but he just hasnt done it for England apart from a couple passes and a freekick.
