Friendly international

Spain 3 - China 0

Spain warmed up for their World Cup qualifier against Serbia Montenegro with a comfortable 3-0 victory over China. Except for the injured Raúl, Luis Aragonés put out the starting line up which he is expected to use on Wednesday night, and they took the lead with only three minutes on the clock when Fernando Torres converted a penalty after Luque was held back in the area. Albelda and De la Peña went close before Xavi got the second with a deflected free kick, and Joaquín made it three in the second half after De la Peña set him up. Mista, Luis García and 18 year old Sergio Ramos made their debuts in the second half, and Luis García could have added a fourth when he hit the bar late on. (26.03.05)