Spain left tie with France

Last update 16 November, 2012 by Julio Muñoz

A GIROUD header in the minute 92 He left Spain without the three points in his party against France (1-1), the third in the qualifying phase for the World Cup in Brazil, where the 'Red’ He relaxed in the second half and distanced himself from his most usual version to end up leaving the 'bleus' alive, that put an end to the victorious streak of Del Bosque's team.

Cesc wasted a penalty on the brink of half-time that would have killed the French, and the second part was the neighbors' thing, who continually looked for the back of an improvised Spanish defense. The Law of the West ended up making an appearance in the Ribera del Manzanares. who forgives, The payment.

And Spain had no problems taking control of the game within a few minutes.. With possession as a roadmap, Del Bosque's team soon generated the first chances, starring Pedro and Iniesta, the novelty in the eleven regarding the win in Belarus. The manchego, who looked for her at 10 minutes, gave the first warning to France.

Shortly after, The world and European champion suffered her first setback after Silva's injury. The talented City midfielder quickly touched his leg and requested a change. Cazorla entered, piece by piece, and identical domain. Everything was going according to plan for Spain, who has taken on the blessed habit of minimizing his rival, whoever it is.

Not even the Marseillaise scared, whistled by a good part of the public that gathered at the Calderón. The blues’ They offered their poorest version at the beginning, only encouraged by Ribéry's speed and Benzema's power in the final meters, who tested Casillas on France's only clear chance in the first act.

Deschamps' pupils, to top, they conceded the first of the night from a set piece. A corner from the left ended up on the head of Sergio Ramos. The one from Camas finished off the post, but his rejection was at Pedro's boots, who gave it to him again so that he could score with a whiplash.

He 1-0 did justice to the usual network of millimeter passes, the best resource of the 'Roja’ play against whoever you play. Without the complexes of past times, Spain forced a penalty three minutes before half-time. Koscielny knocked down Pedro and the referee did not doubt it. Xabi Alonso caught the ball, but Cesc approached to ask for the ball.

El from Toulouse, that does not look for covers or spotlights, He gave it to '10’ and Lloris ended up stopping him. He 1-0 with which we reached the break ended up being a double-edged sword, the same one that gave the Gauls opportunities in the second round.

THE PHYSICIST WAKES UP FRANCE

The entrance to the Sissoko field, who acted as a link for the neglected Benzema, improved the face of France, more vertical in final act. Menez tested Casillas on two occasions and Ribéry sought to tickle Juanfran, who replaced the injured Arbeloa. A new problem for Real Madrid, that runs out of troops for the side.

Sissoko also wasted a pass from Benzema in what was France's ten best minutes of the entire match.. Spain, more conformist, he also had them, but none with the clarity that was provided in the first part. Xavi failed to complete a counter and Torres - who returned to his beloved Calderón- He did not find any opening to embarrass the French defense.

Deschamps' team was enjoying its best moments and ended up hitting the key. It was surprising that the last change was not Javi Martínez and that made France breathe, much more involved in the challenge. However, The tying goal did not come until the last breath.

Ribéry, the most dangerous, left Calderón breathless. A mistake by Juanfran ended up in the Bayern player's boots, who handed it to Giroud for a placid header. The tie, that rewarded the French effort, It marked the end of the comfortable and recent history between both teams. Spain has realized that against the big ones you cannot relax, As much as these are sleeping giants.