[BeadCounter]

Spain lost their first World Cup game vs. Switzerland last time as well, not by that score though.

Reminds me of when Netherlands whipped Italy in the Euro 2008 but still only went to the semifinals.

[rollo tomasi]

The goal differential from this game alone might relegate Spain to the "whipping class" in the knockout rounds with a possible 1st fixture opponent against Brazil.

The Brazil fans cheering today against Spain and Costa might not like the fact of taking on a pissed-off and embarrassed defending champion who will see a grand opportunity to rebound off the host country right after group play.

I would rather wait longer in the tourney to face Spain. Brazil did not look sharp as well and needed two big helpings of "assistance" to get two deciding goals. The weak placement of the other goal was courtesy of a slow goalie which Casillas certainly is not.