RIERA NETS DRAMATIC WINNERSteve Hunter 01 April 2009
Albert Riera netted a dramatic 90th minute winner as Spain came from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 in their World Cup qualifier at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
Xabi Alonso was also on the mark when he netted the equaliser from the penalty spot.
Fernando Torres played for 85 minutes and looked sharp before being replaced by David Guiza.
Steven Gerrard set up a late winner for John Terry as England beat Ukraine 2-1 at Wembley. Gerrard played the full 90 minutes. Former Red Peter Crouch was also on the mark for Fabio Capello's team, while on loan Andriy Voronin started for Ukraine before being substituted.
There was joy for Dirk Kuyt who scored twice in Holland's 4-0 win over Macedonia. Kuyt played for 81 minutes, while Ryan Babel came on as a second half replacement for Arjen Robben.
Meanwhile, Daniel Agger played the full 90 minutes as Denmark beat Albania 3-0.
Yossi Benayoun came on as a 47th minute substitute for Israel in their 2-1 defeat in Greece.
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Good to see Agger get 90 minutes, that will have done him good to get his match fitness up.
Sounds like Yossi's recovered from his injury
Sounds like Torres played alright, didn't get much of a rest though did he? 5 mins.....was it worth it :
Made up for Riera and Alonso, hope they carry this onto the game on Saturday.........and Kuyt as well, two goals for him tonight, well done Dirk
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