Bob Bradley: Neutralising Xavi Was The Key To Beating Spain
The American coach could not hide his delight after his brave troops toppled the number one ranked team in the world.
Jun 24, 2009 8:32:14 PM
The upsets and surprises continued at the FIFA Confederations Cup after the
Coach Bob Bradley entered the encounter with a clear game plan to stop the Spanish juggernaut, which had been undefeated in its last 35 outings, and he was a delighted man when his strategy paid off.
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“When you play a team like
“We closed down their midfield and didn’t allow them to get comfortable, and we made a special effort to close down Xavi, trying to force him to play the ball square or to the back so that he couldn’t play any of those penetrating passes that he’s so good at.”
Having successfully negotiated one of the toughest tests possible in international football, Bradley is now looking ahead to bigger things: “It’s a big night and the players all worked hard to get here. We want to reach higher all the time and accomplish new things.”
KS Leong, Goal.com
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