| Spain | 3 - 1 | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| David Silva (6') |  | |
| 37' Sergio Ramos |  | |
| David Silva (44') | | |
| David Villa (54') | | |
| David Goodwillie (pen 66') | |
| 70' Darren Fletcher | |
| 74' David Goodwillie | |
| 80' James Morrison | |
| Date | : | Tue, Oct 11, 2011 |
| Time | : | 20:45 CET |
| Stadium | : | Jose Rico Perez, Spain |
| Competition | : | European Championship Qualifying |
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Scotland Euro 2012 hopes ended tonight in Alicante, as they were overwhelmed by all-conquering Spain at the Estadio José Rico Pérez.
Craig Levein side needs a victory unlikely in today's world and European champions, who are guaranteed a play-off place in Group I, or at least result of the match in the Czech Republic in Lithuania.
However, a double in the first half of David Silva was a testament to the superiority of the local team - and the Czechs with stripes on a three-goal lead themselves.
David Villa scored Spain's third goal on 54 minutes to end any semblance of a contest against Scotland substitute David Goodwillie scored from the spot after Victor Valdes had fouled Craig Mackail-Smith.
However, with the Czech Republic to complete a 4-1 victory over Lithuania, it was all over for the Scots.
Mackail-Smith passed a fitness test on a back problem and was elected to lead the line again as Levein remained the same starting lineup.
Captain Darren Fletcher overcame an ankle blow while fellow midfielder Barry Bannan played with a strip of Achilles tendon injury.
The world and European champions in search of a perfect qualifying and includes star names like Silva, Xavi and Villa - but Fernando Torres was dropped in the bank.
A large traveling support gave the breath, but the Scots, as expected, Spain kept the ball almost from the opening whistle as the visitors chased shadows.
After only six minutes for Spain to take the initiative to attack down the left, Villa defender creating Jordi Alba - who cut the ball Silva to sweep the ball low past goalkeeper Allan McGregor.
Scotland stuttered and then moments later said Bannan cross from the right wing into the far corner just evaded the stretching Steven Naismith.
In minute 12, and reaffirmed that Spain, the midfielder Santi Cazorla turned to the defense of the Scots before sending a low drive, which McGregor took on the second try, just before the man made another save Rangers , this time shooting Peter.
Scotland had its best chance of the half when Fletcher met backheader Naismith - but the Manchester United midfielder volleyed over from 12 yards.
McGregor had to dive low to his right to tip a powerful unit of the City of distance from one corner, who survived the Scots.
Four minutes before the break Rangers goalkeeper made a great saving in Cazorla, but with a minute remaining Silva worked a one-two with Pedro before driving on to beat McGregor for the second goal for Spain.
Mackail-Smith had a vision in the beginning of the second half, which went straight to Spain goalkeeper Victor Valdes - but it was just a harbinger of more misery for the Scots.
Moments later, Naismith gave the ball deep into the defense, which allows for Pedro Silva a shot that went high and wide.
In 54 minutes the Scots defense was reopened and this time Silva stated that Villa, 14 meters, calmly slot the ball past McGregor for the number three.
Just after the hour mark Bannan had an effort from the edge of the box easily saved by Valdes, before McGregor made another save from Villa.
In the 66th minute, Scotland awarded a penalty when he fouled Valdés Mackail-Smith and David Goodwillie substitute scored his first international goal in the field.
Six minutes later Goodwillie had a great opportunity to create an exciting end when Alan Hutton McGregor called a goal-kick - but the Blackburn striker's shot went over the crossbar.
Spain, however, ended as it began and almost got a fourth goal in the 83rd minute when Cazorla chipped shot over McGregor landed on the roof of the net.
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Fernando Torres seems to be back playing contra Scotland. Iker Casillas will be rested to allow the two other goalkeepers.
Torres began to show the sharpness with Chelsea in recent weeks despite the well has experienced setbacks.
Striker nicknamed El Nino was successfully scored the goal against Manchester United but the action was a little smudged because after that he struck the ball failed when faced with an empty goal.
In the next game, Torres found the net versus Swansea City. However, he then received a red card due to roughing up opposing players.
In the national team level, Torres was trying to find his best form. He was no longer scored for La Furia Roja since the last more than a year ago.
Spain vs Scotland lineup prediction
Spain 4-3-3: Casillas, Ramos, Pique, Puyol, Arbeloa, Busquets, Xavi, Javi Martinez, Mata, Villa, Silva
Scotland 4-5-1: McGregor, Hutton, Caldwell, Berra, Bardsley, Naismith, Morrison, Adam, Fletcher, Forrest, Miller
Spain last 5 match
Oct 7, 2011, Czech Rep. 0 - 2 Spain
Sep 6, 2011, Spain 6 - 0 Liechtenstein
Sep 2, 2011, Spain 3 - 2 Chile
Aug 10, 2011, Italy 2 - 1 Spain
Jun 7, 2011, Venezuela 0 - 3 Spain
Scotland last 5 match
Oct 8, 2011, Liechtenstein 0 - 1 Scotland
Sep 6, 2011, Scotland 1 - 0 Lithuania
Sep 3, 2011, Scotland 2 - 2 Czech Rep.
Aug 10, 2011, Scotland 2 - 1 Denmark
May 29, 2011, Ireland 1 - 0 Scotland
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