Spain v Ireland

Here are the lineups:

Spain

Casillas
Arbeloa, Piqué, Ramos, Alba
Xavi, Busquets, Alonso
Silva, Torres, Iniesta


Ireland

Given
O'shea, Dunne, St Ledger, Ward
Duff, Whelan, Andrews, McGeady
Keane, Cox

I think everyone knew that Ireland weren't going to pull through this one. They were playing the best team in the world after all. Spain were strong from the start, with Fernando Torres leading the way with the opening goal after only 3 minutes. Ireland were devastated. There was nothing they could do to stop the Spanish.

The second half came, but with no luck for the Irish. David Silva scored another early goal, again after just 3 minutes; the crowd went wild. Robbie Keane had a few breakthroughs with a very close opportunity to score, unfortunately it didn't work out. Their manager was looking furious. Spain were hungry for more, and Fernando Torres fed them with another goal in the 70th minute. Then Fábregas came onto the pitch and made sure his manager knew that it was worth bringing him on. He scored one last smashing goal 7 minutes before the end of the game. The Irish fans collapsed in tears, it was over. 4-0 to the best team in the world, Spain.

Yellow cards for Spain:
Alonso, Javi Martínez

Yellow cards for Ireland:
Keane, Whelan, St Ledger

Subs for Spain:
Alonso ~ Javi Martínez
Torres ~ Fábregas
Iniesta ~ Cazorla

Subs for Ireland:
Cox ~ Walters
Duff ~ McClean
Whelan ~ Green