The whole country in Chile was proud of its National Team. The warm reception Chile paid to its National Team when they returned to Santiago reflects the fans' satisfaction and pride for the work they performed in the World Cup.
Chile conquered two consecutive triumphs in their first appearances in South Africa and multiplied the fervour they had generated before leaving. The Chilean fan felt, perhaps as never before that this team would not disappoint him and it was exactly what happened. since, Marcelo Bielsa arrived, Chile recovered their pride, respect and dignity.
Although they lost,they played the best match against the champion, Spain.
Chile started exerting pressure upon the rivals who were surprised and confused. Unfortunately a big error of goalkeeper Bravo,allowed David Villa to open the scoreboard and the match was divided in two.
Chile played with ten men from the 35 minutes approx of play due to Estrada's expulsion and it was a hard blow they could hardly put up with.
Chile began to attack Spain from the first minute and endangered the qualification of the future world champion. They kept their offensive attitude in all the matches they played.
The injury suffered by Humberto Suasso, ten days before the World Cup, was a hard blow to the team's offensive possibilities, similar to the absence of Cabañas in Paraguay. Suazo was able to recover and he was present in the second match against Switzerland.
In the final match against Brazil, they regretted the absences of Medel who is a fundamental figure for his temperament, and also Waldo Ponce, the squad's two regular backs and they were defeated by the team that was the favourite to win the title.
Nevertheless,their fans were pleased with the team's game proposal which was courageous and simple. They went ahead all the time, with great dynamics and initiative. They had a good possession of the ball and continuously resorted to the sides and what is even more important, the players were fully committed with the game.
Alvaro Silva
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