As expected there is no spot in the starting 11 for Raul.
This one is off at a cracking pace.
Spain draws first blood as the Ukrainian defense allows Alonso to stoop for a header from a corner. Poor goal to give-up. But this game looks as if it could be a cracker. Apparently this is Alonso's first goal for Spain.
Jings - Spain two up. A free kick is given away just outside the box and David Villa's shot takes a wicked deflection off the wall and changes direction to beat Shovkovski.
Needless to say the Ukraine has a big job on their hands.
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