In the Football World Cup, Netherlands take on Australia, Spain will clash with Chile, and Cameroon will meet Croatia later tonight. The Netherlands-Australia Group-B match started at 9:30 PM Indian Standard Time at Porto Alegre, while the game between Spain and Chile, another Group-B encounter, will begin at 12:30 AM at Rio de Janeiro. The Group-A match between Cameroon and Croatia will kick off at Manaus at 3:30 AM.After the Dutch completely dismantled their title defence with a severe 5-1 drubbing in the opener, Spain is now in an absolute must-win situation in this match against Chile, a team which is overflowing with confidence courtesy that superb 3-1 victory over Australia. Vicente Del Bosque has hinted that there will be some changes in Spain's playing eleven.Fabregas and Pedro could get a start in place of Costa and Silva, who didn't capitalize on their opportunities against Van Gaal's men. Juan Fran could replace Azpilicueta who also looked shaky in the back.Onus will again be on Iniesta, Alonso, Xavi, Ramos and especially Casillas, who has been in the line of fire for his disappointing performance against the Netherlands. Chile, on the other hand, is expected to field the same side that saw off the Aussies.Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez will lead the attack with Valdivia and Arturo Vidal in the middle. Medel, Mena and Isla will again make the Chile's defense.Desperate for a win to stay in the race, the defending champions will have to play a lot more than what they did against the Dutch, while for Chile, a lot superior performance will be required if they wish to beat Spain and strengthen the chances of advancing to the last-16.
News On AIR | June 18, 2014 9:29 PM
FIFA '14: Netherlands vs Australia, Spain with Chile & Cameroon vs Croatia tonight