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June 7th, 2006 | By: Ian | 14 Comments »

Goals from Mariano Pernia and Fernando Torres lifted Spain to a 2-1 victory over Croatia in the final World Cup warm-up for both teams.

El Nino missed from the penalty spot in the match, but came back to score the game-winner in extra time. That goal from Torres may make up for sub-par performances in every World Cup warm-up so far.

Spain center back Pablo Ibanez’s own-goal in the 14th minute gave Croatia a 1-0 lead.

Tags: Croatia, Fernando Torres, Mariano Pernia, Pablo Ibanez, Spain

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By pf | June 7th, 2006 at 12:22 pm

OMG… The ref was sooo patient in this game! I counted 3 or 4 potential yellows just in the 2nd part.

Good game, bit rough at times but what a phenomenal finish!

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By TONY FOCCA | June 7th, 2006 at 1:27 pm

IAM VERY MAD AT CROATIA FOWARDS DIDNT DO NOTING ALL GAME

WHAT HAPPED TO KLASNIC ???

GOLIE PLETIKOSA GIVE HIM A BREAK SAVE A PEANLTY GOOD JOD STIPE

CROATIA DENFENCE WHAT HAPPED IN THESE FRIendly iam very

NOW

goalie OK

dFENCE BAD

Mid Ok

FOW BAD

croatia put 5 is a 2/5

was a 3.5/or4/5

CROATIA HAS NO FFIRE POWER UP FRONT

ANY1 AGREE

Posted from Canada

By Jaime | June 8th, 2006 at 1:51 am

Mate I think spain just might have a chance this time, facing Brazil in the Quarters is the big thing… but will all see HA!!!

Posted from Australia

By Kaddoura | June 8th, 2006 at 5:01 am

I agree jaime, and The ImmortalOne, well i atleast hope that they will win the cup. Forca Spain, Forca Raul.

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By TheImmortalOne | June 8th, 2006 at 5:06 am

I can see Spain dealing some major damage in this years world cup. No doubt, Brazil will be cocky (they always are!) if they face Spain in 1/4’s and I just got a gut feeling that Spain will cause a major upset.

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By Andriy | June 8th, 2006 at 7:52 am

Spain facing Brazil in quarters ? haha, funny, you guys are already aiming for second place in the group then, good decision, Ukraine will beat you

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By Jaime | June 9th, 2006 at 3:46 am

Yeah, alot of the Brazilian players play in Spain well aleast Ronaldiho, Ronaldo, R.Carlos, Robinho, and a few others cann’t remember,,,and now the brazilian attack and style,,, It would be a HUGE Game! Depending on the support Spain get and the Referee on the day, it would be a close game. I predict either Spain France final or Brazil Germany final… Hopefully Spain Wins… Forca Espana!!

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By Roland | June 9th, 2006 at 5:20 am

Spain is the one to watch this year. The Ukrainians will be crushed 3-0. Count on it.

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By Worldcupfanatic | June 9th, 2006 at 6:54 am

Roland, you’ll be eating your words after the Spain-Ukraine game.

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By el loco | June 10th, 2006 at 1:36 am

spain have always been a great team & have a league where s.americans can flourish & naturally that is picked up by the other non s.american players in la liga.
the problem is that football is fixed, & fifa does not like spain as champions both in club & country competitions.

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By TheImmortalOne | June 11th, 2006 at 1:03 pm

Er.. Andriy are you thick or something?? Spain WILL meet BRAZIL in 1/4s if both teams top their groups. Duh!!

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By Roland | June 12th, 2006 at 5:24 pm

I don’t think so, Worldcupfanatic. Ukraine is deluding themselves if they think they can they can hang with Spain this time. And if Sheva doesn’t play they have NO chance.

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By dilannnnnnnnn | July 31st, 2006 at 11:00 pm

heyy fernando!! i hope you can read thisssss….and pleaseeee come on tv mann!!! i would like to seee youuu soo muchh AHHHHHHHH you!! your bodyy minddd and soulL!!!! thats all perfecttttt!!!! i loveeee you mann!!!! please !! you must come on tV!!! thats my serious!!! i love youu mann!! and when you have a game !!ß!?! i see it first!! dont forget iTT!!! i see it at first!!! pleaaaassee when you are oh the pitch!?! can you wink then into zhe camera!!! to the visionss ot thereee!!?!?!?thXXXXX okayy babeee** i lovee youuu!! you are sooo sweeettt!! i love youu and yourr familyy!! and especially your mother!!she brings you into your lifeee!!soo thank her with your respect:):-*:-*:-*LOVEEE YOUUU***BYEEEE**DDDDarling!!!

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