Mediterranean Games

With many of Spain's top youngsters taking part in the Youth World Cup, the managers took advantage to give a run out to some lesser known players in their under 22 squad for the Mediterranean Games, which this year are taking place in and around Almería. Spain started off their campaign against Malta, who they had some problems with before eventually running out 2-0 winners with late goals from Sevilla's Kepa and Atlético Madrid's Arizmendi. And in their second and final group match, Juan Santiesteban's side drew 1-1 against Turkey, Sevilla's Antonio Puerta getting the goal which ensures them a place in the quarter finals. (25.06.05)