Sam Vokes had the best chance to equalize for the hosts in injury time when the ball fell to him inside the penalty area with only goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar to beat, but he could only direct his shot over the crossbar.
Conversations in Mandarin, Cantonese and a rich variety of accented English competed with the rhythmic beat of authentic Cuban jazz, courtesy of Roberto Santamaria and his band on tour direct from Havana.