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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Spain 2-1 Argentina: Alonso double



AFP/JAVIER SORIANO
Spanish midfielder, Xabi Alonso scored twice decisive 2-1 victory over Argentina in a friendly duel, at the Vicente Calderon Stadium, Saturday (14/11).

Playing at home, Spain could control the game from the start. Capital midfield solidity, they were able to urge opponents to play foot to foot.

After several unsuccessful attempts, successful continuity Spanish attack led to a goal in minute 15. Goals scored after Alonso managed to throw the ball kicked away a shot that David Silva Romero.

Argentina get penalty following a breach of Ral Albiol to Maxi Rodriguez in the 60th minute. Lionel Messi who is believed to execute that task successfully turned into a 1-1 score.



Argentina is getting better game after equalizing goal. In addition to the game can match opponents, they are able to create a serious threat to the Spanish goalkeeper.

Unfortunately, that quality improvement becomes useless after Xabi Alonso Romero violated in the penalty box when the game entered the 88th minute. Romero became piled mistake because he was unable to thwart the execution of penalties that Alonso Argentina left back.

Argentina tried to penetrate the error with increasing aggressiveness. However, not yet succeeded in achieving the goal, they had to stop the fight after the whistle signaled the end berbunyinya action.