In the space of just seven days in Brazil, the patient, possession-oriented style of play that has dominated this sport for the last six years has given way to a breakneck brand of soccer that looks like it has been outfitted with a jet engine.
The world has figured out that the best way to beat the Spanish style of endless passing is to force the action rather than sitting back in defense. The lack of overall team speed on the Spanish team was exposed.
The pressuring defenses has made for very entertaining soccer with end to end action.
