World cup qualifier

Lithuania 0 - Spain 0

Spain's full international side followed in the footsteps of their youth team, and were unable to do more than draw their group qualifying match with Lithuania. Luis Aragonés put out a defensive side at first, with Raúl playing alone up front and five men in midfield, but they were fortunate not to be behind at the break, Puyol clearing an effort from Cesnauskas off the line and Casillas saving from Stankevicius close to half time. Tamudo, Reyes and Fernando Torres all came on in the second half as the Spaniards threw everything forward, but Karcemarskas was only really tested in the dying moments when he got a hand to Xavi's curling free kick and then blocked Raúl on the follow up. Spain ended the day in third place in their group, two points behind leaders Serbia. (13.10.04)