Team Line-ups
Spain:
Casillas, Pablo, Puyol, Sergio Ramos, Pernia, Fabregas, Xavi,
Alonso, Villa, Torres, Raul.
Subs: Salgado, Marchena, Albelda, Reyes, Luis Garcia, Antonio Lopez,
Iniesta, Senna, Joaquin, Canizares, Juanito, Reina.
France: Barthez, Sagnol, Thuram, Gallas, Abidal,
Ribery, Zidane, Makelele, Vieira, Malouda, Henry.
Subs: Landreau, Boumsong, Dhorasoo, Govou, Wiltord, Silvestre, Saha,
Givet, Diarra, Trezeguet, Chimbonda, Coupet.
What experts said during the match:
"That was an enjoyable half. Spain dominated possession, got
and penalty and maybe should have had another. France came to life
in the last five minuntes and if they want anything out of this
game they need to get Franck Ribery playing behind Thierry Henry."
Chris Waddle, BBC Five Live Sport
Spanish players drop to their knees. Luis Aragones remains
deadly still in his seat and one of his training assistants starts
collecting the bottles laid out on the edge of the technical area.
Another major tournament ends disappointingly for Spain."
Paul Fletcher, BBC Sport in Hanover
"For 35 minutes Spain were outstanding - a pleasure
to watch. But Franck Ribery's goal gave France belief and Spain
needed someone to dominate, they could have done with some experience
- a Patrick Vieira or a Zinedine Zidane. Spain will come again but
France will take some stooping. They will fancy their chances against
Brazil."
Chris Waddle, BBC Five Live Sport
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