The Spain boss praised the professional manner in
which the match was played as his side came out commanding 10-0 winners
in Rio de Janeiro
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has praised the competitive spirit of Tahiti as well as the professional manner of his side's performance in the wake of la Roja's 10-0 rout.
Eddy Etaeta's men went into the Confederations Cup match as overwhelming underdogs and, despite the gulf in class and massive deficit at full-time, won over many neutrals inside the Maracana as they bravely fought against the European and world champions.
The Spain boss was full of superlatives
for Tahiti for their attitude on the night when questioned about the
brotherly atmosphere after the match and also spoke of his delight at
the sportsmanship showed by his own squad.
"You have to look at the positives," Del
Bosque told reporters. "We've played with good tone, intensity and we
have been respectful.
"Surely that sportmanship [Spain and Tahiti players embracing after the match] is also good for football."
The 62-year-old went on to discuss the
atmosphere during in the match, in which Tahiti were clearly favoured by
the local fans in Rio de Janeiro, though he thinks the team are growing
on the Brazilian public.
"I am sure that there were whistles against Spain, and some went beyond the football field," he said.
“The people showed us their affection against Uruguay and are showing us more day-by-day."
Spain face Nigeria on Sunday in pole
position to reach the semi-final of the Confederations Cup, having
already notched up two wins and 12 goals from their first two Group B
matches. ------------------------- goal.com
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