The last time France and Spain really went to war with each other was during the Napoleonic Wars, when What’s-His-Face attempted to put his brother Joseph (or sometimes “Joey With the Epaulettes”) on the Spanish throne.  That contest began as a French blowout, but through the clever use of guerilla warfare, the Spanish grew into the match and eventually prevailed. The French retreated across the Pyrenees with their proverbial baguettes between their legs.

In today’s semifinal match between Spain and France, there was no need for the Spaniards to resort to any similar guerilla tactics.  Spain started out on the front foot and never relented. With their consistent, boring play, the Spaniards basically ran the talented Frenchies right off the pitch.  They earned a penalty just before the first hydration break, then doubled their lead less than fifteen minutes into the second half.   The Froggies could barely manage a shot on target. To add insult to injury, the French defeat coincided with Bastille Day.  Few Frenchmen are walking around right now........

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