Spain vs Chile 18th June 8pm - Draw wins First half

Chile must be braced for a Spain backlash after the reigning champions were humiliated by the Netherlands in their FIFA World Cup opener. Vicente del Bosque's men arrived in Brazil as one of the pre-tournament favourites having triumphed in South Africa four
years ago, as well as retained their UEFA European Championship title in 2012.However, Spain's World Cup defence began in a disastrous fashion as Louis van Gaal's side stormed to a shock 5-1 Group B victory in Salvador on Friday.Xabi Alonso's 27th-minute penalty had appeared to put Spain in a strong position, but Robin van Persie's superb headed equaliser shortly before the break triggered a
second-half demolition from the Dutch.

Several Spain stars came in for heavy criticism following the crushing defeat, none more so than Iker Casillas, with some calling for the Real Madrid goalkeeper to be dropped from the starting XI. Del Bosque may retain faith in his captain, however, as David de Gea is struggling for fitness due to a muscle
injury, leaving Pepe Reina as the only alternative. Central defensive pair Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique as
well as Brazil-born striker Diego Costa also faced scrutiny for their performances, but it remains to be seen if Del Bosque will change his line-up or hand an opportunity to the side that failed so spectacularly last week.

Spain will be hoping to replicate their 2010 World Cup success in South Africa after loosing the first game to Switzerland. The will be all out to win a Chilean side who is fresh out from defeating Australia and will need just a win as well to guarantee their qualification to the next round. Both teams will be wary not to make any mistake because a loss might spell doom to their World Cup dreams.

Verdict: First half DRAW