Spain’s Xavi pleased by Chilean attacking intent

SPAIN playmaker Xavi has welcomed the news that Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa is not willing to settle for a draw from today’s crunch Group H encounter between the two sides.

With a 100% record from their opening two games, group leaders Chile only need a point from the clash at Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld stadium to ensure they not only qualify for the last 16, but also finish top of the standings.

However, Bielsa insisted earlier that he would be sticking to his attacking philosophy, believing it would be harder to go out looking for a draw than it would be to go out for the win.