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How Many Goals Will Spain Score Against Tahiti? And Who Will Be Pissed Off?

June 20, 2013 By Eric M. Ruiz Leave a Comment

Spain's so-called "B Team" lining up against minnows Tahiti.

Spain’s so-called “B Team” lining up against minnows Tahiti.

It’s scary to think that world class players such as UEFA Champion’s League Winners Javi Martinez, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata and David Villa all comprise Spain’s so called “B Team”. But even Spain’s U-21 Champions would be heavily favored against Confederation Cup darlings, and minnows Tahiti. Two questions arise for today’s matchup; how many will Spain win by? And does Spain ever let the foot off the gas?

In other words, do you respect your opponents by playing hard and honest for 90 minutes, even if that means that the amateur Tahitians let in 20 goals? Or do you honor your opponents and keep the score line low? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Soccer Tagged With: Confederations Cup, david villa, Fernando Torres, FIFA, football, soccer, spain, Tahiti

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