David Villa, Santi Cazorla, Marcos Senna also scored for Spain, but Dani Guiza had his effort saved by Buffon.

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Coach Vicente del Bosque withdrew his misfiring strike-force of Fernando Torres and David Villa in the 58th minute, bringing on David Silva and Daniel Guiza.

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Guiza came on to replace Torres, and the move proved an inspired one as the substitute made it 2-0 in the 72nd minute when he lobbed Akinfeev after being played through by a delightful Fabregas pass.

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