adminMADRID. — If Spain have at times been too predictable during their successful World Cup soccer qualification campaign, the holders proved they can adapt when necessary in Tuesday night’s 2-0 win at home to Georgia in Albacete. As expected, Georgia opted for the ultra-defensive tactics the majority of Spain’s opponents fall back on but coach Vicente Del Bosque’s decision to add width and pace to his formation from the start paid off handsomely.
With Jesus Navas on the right wing and Pedro on the left, backed up by attack-minded fullbacks Juanfran and Alberto Moreno, Spain looked much more dangerous than in some of their previous Group I displays.
Del Bosque has often foregone a traditional striker and used midfielder Cesc Fabregas as a “false nine” and while it has generally been effective the world and European champions have sometimes looked sluggish going forward. — AFP.
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