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World champions Spain held on for a 2-1 win over Haiti in a friendly on Saturday as they warmed up for this month’s Confederations Cup, reports Reuters.
After Fernando Torres went close with a spectacular volley, Vicente del Bosque’s team grabbed the lead in the eighth minute with a low drive from 25 yards by Santi Cazorla.
The Spaniards doubled their advantage in the 19th minute when Juan Mata chipped the ball to Cesc Fabregas who glanced in a header.
It looked likely to be a very one-sided game with Spain strolling around and Haiti, who have struggled in recent years in CONCACAF competition, chasing the ball in the heat and humidity.
Spain introduced Barcelona midfielders Andres Iniesta and Xavi in the second half but Haiti stuck at the task and delighted their fans in the 36,535 crowd at Sun Life Stadium with a goal in the 76th minute.
The ball fell to left back Wilde-Donald Guerrier who showed electric pace and great composure to burst past the Spanish defence, round substitute keeper Pepe Reina and slot home.
It was just reward for Haiti’s efforts but Spain kept their cool in the final minutes to ensure they avoided a potentially embarrassing scoreline.
The Spaniards play another friendly, against Ireland on Tuesday at New York’s Yankee Stadium, before heading to the Confederations Cup in Brazil where they will face Uruguay, Nigeria and Tahiti in Group B.