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Spain 2-0 Bolivia

Fernando Torres scores from the penalty spot as Spain beat Bolivia 2-0 in a friendly

Fernando Torres and Andres Iniesta scored as holders Spain warmed up for the defence of their World Cup crown by beating Bolivia in a friendly.

Chelsea striker Torres marked his first appearance for his country in 11 months by opening the scoring with a 51st-minute penalty earned by Javi Martinez.

Iniesta doubled the lead six minutes from time with a curling shot.

Spain were missing Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid players following last week's Champions League final.

The team included Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina, who spent the 2013-14 season on loan at Napoli.

Gerard Deulofeu, who scored three goals in 25 Premier League appearances on loan at Everton, made his senior international debut as an 80th-minute substitute.

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque is due to announce his 23-man squad for the World Cup on Saturday.

Line-ups

Spain

Formation 4-3-3

  • 23Reina
  • 5Azpilicueta
  • 14Moreno
  • 15Iturraspe
  • 3PiquéSubstituted forAlbiolat 45'minutes
  • 4Martínez Aguinaga
  • 8HernándezSubstituted forFábregasat 61'minutes
  • 20CazorlaSubstituted forSilvaat 62'minutes
  • 9TorresSubstituted forBusquetsat 61'minutes
  • 13MataSubstituted forIniestaat 45'minutes
  • 11PedroSubstituted forDeulofeuat 80'minutes

Substitutes

  • 2Albiol
  • 6Iniesta
  • 7Deulofeu
  • 10Fábregas
  • 12de Gea
  • 16Busquets
  • 18Alba
  • 21Silva

Bolivia

Formation 5-4-1

  • 1Quiñónez
  • 8Bejarano
  • 7Bejarano
  • 3Gutierrez
  • 16RaldesSubstituted forZentenoat 90+1'minutes
  • 2Eguino
  • 17ArceSubstituted forArzeat 73'minutes
  • 20MeleánSubstituted forMirandaat 64'minutes
  • 9MorenoSubstituted forPeñaat 82'minutes
  • 14MojicaSubstituted forCardozoat 72'minutes
  • 13ChumaceroBooked at 42minsSubstituted forBejaranoat 64'minutes

Substitutes

  • 5Miranda
  • 10Cardozo
  • 11Peña
  • 12Vaca
  • 15Arze
  • 18Bejarano
  • 19Arrascaita
  • 21Zenteno
Referee:
Lorenc Jemini
Attendance:
35,000

Match Stats

Home TeamSpainAway TeamBolivia
Possession
Home74%
Away26%
Shots
Home23
Away3
Shots on Target
Home8
Away0
Corners
Home4
Away2
Fouls
Home7
Away16

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Spain 2, Bolivia 0.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Spain 2, Bolivia 0.

  3. Post update

    Attempt missed. Ander Iturraspe (Spain) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by David Silva with a cross following a set piece situation.

  4. Post update

    Francesc Fábregas (Spain) wins a free kick on the right wing.

  5. Post update

    Foul by Rudy Cardozo (Bolivia).

  6. Substitution

    Substitution, Bolivia. Edward Zenteno replaces Ronald Raldes.

  7. Post update

    Attempt saved. Francesc Fábregas (Spain) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by David Silva with a through ball.

  8. Post update

    Sergio Busquets (Spain) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Andrés Iniesta.

  9. Post update

    Foul by David Silva (Spain).

  10. Post update

    Danny Bejarano (Bolivia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  11. Post update

    Attempt missed. Damir Miranda (Bolivia) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is too high. Assisted by Diego Bejarano.

  12. Goal!

    Goal! Spain 2, Bolivia 0. Andrés Iniesta (Spain) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sergio Busquets.

  13. Substitution

    Substitution, Bolivia. Alcides Peña replaces Marcelo Moreno.

  14. Post update

    Attempt missed. Francesc Fábregas (Spain) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Sergio Busquets.

  15. Substitution

    Substitution, Spain. Gerard Deulofeu replaces Pedro.

  16. Post update

    Attempt saved. Pedro (Spain) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Francesc Fábregas with a through ball.

  17. Post update

    Attempt missed. César Azpilicueta (Spain) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Alberto Moreno with a cross.

  18. Substitution

    Substitution, Bolivia. Vicente Arze replaces Juan Carlos Arce.

  19. Substitution

    Substitution, Bolivia. Rudy Cardozo replaces Gualberto Mojica.

  20. Post update

    Attempt missed. Marcelo Moreno (Bolivia) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Juan Carlos Arce.

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