Friendly international

Spain 2 - Uruguay 0

Spain made it twelve games in a row without defeat after beating Uruguay 2-0 in Gijón. Vicente set up the opening goal midway through the first half, his jinking run ending with a cross which Real Madrid's Pablo García deflected past his own keeper. And before the break Luis Aragonés's side were two up, Vicente converting a penalty after Raúl had been pushed over in the area by Diego López. There were usual round of changes in the second half but no more goals, although Xavi did hit the bar and Luque and Luis García both missed easy chances. Spain have one more friendly against Canada at the start of next month before they meet Serbia in a vital World Cup qualifier which could decide who finishes top of their group. (17.08.05)