Spain 2 - Holland 0

Spain: Aranzubia (Reina 67'); Coira, Marchena (Boris 67), Jusué, Bermudo; Gallardo (Parri 46'), Colsa (Corona 46'), Gabri, Vicente (Yeste 46'); Guayre (Xisco 67'), Pablo Couñago. 4-4-2.
Non playing substitutes: None.

Goals:
1-0. 47. Pablo. Header after cross from Coira on the right.
2-0. 52. Guayre. Followed up after Rouwelaar blocked Gabri's shot.

Spain's under 21s did better than their senior side defeating Holland in this friendly match in Algeciras, on the Spanish South coast. Manager Iñaki Saez brought in two new players for this game, Guayre from Las Palmas and Parri from Valencia. He did however lose Atlético Madrid's Gaspar from his original 18 man selection through injury. Holland were never a threat as Spain dominated in the first half, with the Dutch goalkeeper Rouwelaar keeping out Guayre three times and Pablo once. The Celta striker also hit the post with another shot before finally beating the keeper at the start of the second half with a header after linking up with his club mate Coira. Guayre showed why Barcelona are watching him with a goal on his international debut before being substituted halfway through the second half. The result was very welcome after the youngsters lost their first game in five years against Austria last time out. While they were playing this friendly, France were recording their third win out of three against Bosnia in their European championship group game, putting more pressure on Spain who have to play them in March. They are now three points behind the French with six points from their three games, with Austria and Israel on three points and Bosnia yet to get off the mark.