European U-19 Championship

Spain 4 - Macedonia 0

Spain had no trouble qualifying for the final phase of this year's under-19 European championship with a comfortable victory over Macedonia. Coming in to the game with a 1-3 lead from the first away leg, Iñaki Sáez put out a twin strike force of Reyes and Fernando Torres, who were playing together for the first time at this level having already led the attack for the more senior under 21 side. Torres was actually making his debut for the under 19s, and he showed his class with two goals in a minute in the second half. Team captain Jarque had already given them the lead before the break, and Jonan got a fourth with his first touch after coming on as substitute. The final stage will take place in Norway in late July. (22.05.02)