Spain Scrape Through to Semis Despite Shocking Penalty Misses
Spain stumbled into the semifinals, somehow surviving after botching two penalties. It was a display that left you wondering if they even practiced spot-kicks. The lack of composure and focus was glaring.
Their finishing was woeful. When you get a penalty, you bury it. No excuses. But Spain fluffed their lines twice, showing a shocking lack of killer instinct. It’s a miracle they didn’t pay the price for such sloppiness.
Defensively, they were just about solid enough, but let’s be honest, they were lucky. The opposition didn’t have the quality to punish them, but better teams will. Spain’s backline needs to tighten up and stop relying on luck.
The mentality was questionable. They looked nervous and unsure, lacking the confidence you’d expect at this stage. If they want to go all the way, they need to toughen up mentally and show some grit.
In the end, they got through, but it was far from convincing. Spain need to wake up and sort themselves out, or they’ll be packing their bags soon.