Spain narrows in on Dutch playmaker Sneijder

After neutralizing Germany’s attack, Spain is now focusing on stopping the Netherlands attack in the World Cup final and is narrowing in on key playmaker Wesley Sneijder.

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By (AFP)

Published: Fri 9 Jul 2010, 6:51 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:07 AM

That job will likely fall to midfielder Sergio Busquets on Sunday at Soccer City.

The Barcelona player believes Spain can stop the Inter Milan star if it plays like “a unit” and if Sneijder “doesn’t even have a moment to think.”

Spain’s defense hasn’t conceded a goal in the three knockout round games in South Africa and made a rampant Germany attack look dormant in a dominating 1-0 semifinal victory.

But Busquets doesn’t expect the Netherlands to sit back and defend against the European champion.

(AFP)

Published: Fri 9 Jul 2010, 6:51 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:07 AM

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