WORLD CUP
Gwangju Stadium, Kwangju, South Korea
COMPLETE TEAM
CLOSE X
Goal
Shot
Video
Goal
Shot
Video
Shots (on goal)
tackles
Fouls
possession
Spain
-
-
0%
0%
Slovenia
-
Spain
| Line-up | ||
|---|---|---|
| POS | No | Name |
G |
1 | Iker Casillas |
D |
3 | Juan Francisco Garcia |
| D | 15 | Enrique Fernandez Romero |
D |
5 | Carles Puyol |
D |
6 | Fernando Hierro |
D |
20 | Miguel Angel Nadal |
M |
8 | Ruben Baraja |
M |
11 | Francisco De Pedro |
M |
17 | Juan Carlos Valerón |
M |
21 | Luis Enrique Martínez |
| M | 4 | Ivan Helguera |
F |
7 | Raúl González |
F |
10 | Diego Tristán |
| F | 9 | Fernando Sanchez Morientes |
| Substitutes | ||
| POS | No | Name |
| D | 15 | Enrique Fernandez Romero |
| M | 4 | Ivan Helguera |
| F | 9 | Fernando Sanchez Morientes |
Slovenia
| Line-up | ||
|---|---|---|
| POS | No | Name |
G |
1 | Marko Simeunovic |
D |
3 | Zeljko Milinovic |
D |
5 | Marinko Galic |
D |
6 | Aleksander Knavs |
M |
7 | Dzoni Novak |
| M | 14 | Sasa Gajser |
M |
8 | Ales Ceh |
M |
11 | Miran Pavlin |
M |
19 | Amir Karic |
F |
9 | Milan Osterc |
| F | 21 | Segastjan Cimirotic |
F |
10 | Zlatko Zahovic |
| M | 18 | Milenko Acimovic |
F |
13 | Mladen Rudonja |
| Substitutes | ||
| POS | No | Name |
| M | 14 | Sasa Gajser |
| M | 18 | Milenko Acimovic |
| F | 21 | Segastjan Cimirotic |
Match Stats
- Spain
- Slovenia
| 13(7) | Shots (on goal) | 10(3) |
| 17 | Fouls | 15 |
| 5 | Corner kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0% | Time of Possession | 0% |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
90'
That's it - Spain have won their opening match 3-1 after a few nervous moments and a few of real quality
90'
Nevertheless, they can just play out time and are keeping the ball... Slovenia reclaim possession, but a late Gajser cross comes to nothing
90'
Spain break well from a free-kick, but over-elaboration sees the move break down
90'
Into added time, and there will be four minutes of that
89'
...back they come again, and Raul has the chance to chip Simeunovic for a fourth. He mis-hits it, and the danger passes
88'
Throw to Spain, who haven't convinced but have been the better side. They lose the ball, then concede a free-kick
87'
It's the coolest of spot-kicks, low into the corner. Spain have wrapped it up now - they lead Slovenia 3-1!
87'
Hierro to take the kick for Spain...
86'
Slovenia get in a tangle in their own area - Morientes tumbles under challenge from Gajser and the referee says penalty...
86'
They defend it well as the crowd turn up the volume, spurring Slovenia on
85'
Romero has replaced the injured Garcia... now Spain must defend a Slovenia free-kick in a good crossing position
84'
Acimovic is still down... looks as though he landed awkwardly on his shoulder. He's taken off for treatment
83'
Puyol reacts by launching an attack, but it breaks down and Acimovic is only just crowded out as he races into the penalty area
82'
They didn't look like finding a way back - how will Spain react to the shock of having their lead halved?
81'
...he takes the ball on and finishes with the utmost coolness. A superb goal - Slovenia have hope at 2-1!
81'
Acimovic won't stop trying, and frees Cimirotic in a neat move...
80'
...he's being stretchered off. Spain break up an attempted Slovenia attack, and pass their way out of trouble with an assurance that was previously missing
79'
Garcia's in trouble for Spain - he's down following a challenge and is receiving treatment
78'
Spain seem relaxed for the first time in the game, and will surely play out the final 12 minutes or so very comfortably indeed
77'
And there's another Slovenia change, with Gajsen coming on for Novak
76'
Garcia crosses, it's cleared...
75'
Luis Enrique was the man replaced by Helguera... Spain look to make inroads again, but this time Slovenia stand firm
74'
De Pedro finds Valeron with a great low cross, and he tucks it away coolly. It's 2-0 Spain, and surely that's the win they want so much!
74'
Helguera comes on for Spain, who break away stylishly...
73'
De Pedro tries a chip from the half-way line after seeing Simeunovic off his line. Wide, but a great effort
72'
Acimovic delivers another statement of his intent with a long-ranger. It's too high... but not by a great deal
72'
Rudonja crosses for Slovenia - it narrowly eludes his colleagues. Suddenly, a bit of end to end play
71'
At the other end, De Pedro makes room and fires in a crisp 20-yarder - Simeunovic responds with a good save
70'
Slovenia just a fraction away from a leveller, and the resulting corner is belted clear
69'
Cimirotic then tries his luck - the shot deflects and is only just over the top
69'
Acimovic finds a bit of room on the corner of the area - his shot, though, flies over the top
68'
Morientes gets a shot in from just inside the area, and only a good block stops him making the most dramatic of impacts
67'
Spain haven't done much that could be described as that either - they take Tristan off and bring Morientes on...
66'
Suddenly, Slovenia have upped their tempo a little bit - they're still struggling, however, to do anything incisive
65'
Cimirotic is booked for diving after tumbling in the Spain area - it followed an enterprising run
64'
Free-kick to Spain, again on half-way. Largely, this has been a scrappy and disjointed game - and it shows few signs of becoming anything else
63'
Acimovic is on and Zahovic goes off as Slovenia try another switch
62'
Crunch time in the centre circle - the ref gives the decision Slovenia's way
61'
As if to prove the point, a subsequent free-kick is wasted and Spain aren't even forced into a clearance
60'
Slovenia have a throw on half-way, but they can't seem to forge any dangerous positions at the moment
59'
Diego Tristan over-elaborates, giving Slovenia the chance to clear
59'
The result is a corner - Galic heads behind to concede a second
58'
Diego Tristan sees a powerful shot well saved by Simeunovic after some neat and purposeful play from Spain
57'
Clever footwork from Luis Enrique - he wins himself space and time, but is eventually blocked after breaking into the Slovenia area
56'
Zahovic, lurking inside the area, tries to get onto the end of a decent cross, but it is cleared... Cimirotic replaces Osterc as the change is made
55'
Slovenia preparing to make a substitution - they know they have to shake things up if they are to pose a threat
54'
Then De Pedro is clipped by Novak, giving Spain a free-kick. Puyol tries to carry the ball forward, but is blocked
53'
Zahovic wins a free-kick for Slovenia, who just don't look likely to score a goal. The free-kick is wasted
52'
Garcia crosses, Raul volleys from a tight angle - it fizzes wide
51'
Luis Enrique chases a smart pass into the penalty area, but Novak just gets there to thwart him
51'
Garcia crosses, but there's nobody attacking the ball and Slovenia have it back
50'
It's a pretty ragged start to the second period, and Spain are showing few signs of raising their game. They won't mind that too much - they still lead 1-0
49'
Slovenia on the defensive as a long throw comes in, and it's Simeunovic who takes the initiative and sorts out the situation
48'
Spain in possession again, until a lapse in concentration sees them concede a throw-in
48'
Good passing by Slovenia opens up a chance, but a through ball intended for Osterc is too long and zips through to Casillas
47'
The ball goes in long, and Knavs is there with a fine clearing header for Slovenia
46'
...then Raul is dumped to the ground near half-way. Free-kick
46'
They're keeping the ball with some measured passing...
45'
Spain kick off the second half - they've made the breakthrough, can they progress from it?
45'
That time's up: Spain have been nervous and edgy, but Raul's late strike has given them a 1-0 interval lead
45'
Just one minute of added time to be played
45'
Can that breakthrough lift Spain's performance? Slovenia will feel slightly hard done by, and Karic is booked for a lunge at Valeron
44'
But out of the blue, and close to half time, the ball ricochets to Raul just inside the area, and he keeps his cool to slide it low into the net. It's 1-0 Spain!
43'
From the throw, Spain are repelled again as an attempted cross is headed away with the minimum of fuss...
42'
More fine work from Luis Enrique: Knavs makes a good clearance inside his own penalty area
42'
Then a De Pedro cross comes in, but doesn't look remotely dangerous
41'
De Pedro swipes an ambitious effort wide from distance, and Simeunovic clears long
40'
Anxious faces on the Spanish bench: they'll feel they've seen all this before
39'
Valeron, with some fancy footwork, threatens to break through but is crowded out
39'
Route One from Slovenia: Spain have most of the answers to that, but are failing to ask any questions of their own. They're very flat so far
38'
Karic plays another pass into the Spain area, and it's cleared without too much difficulty
37'
Zahovic floats the ball in, but it's not the best delivery and rebounds behind for a goal-kick
36'
But their fractiousness shows again - Valeron is booked for a petty trip on Osterc
35'
De Pedro crosses superbly, Raul gets the header - and puts it too close to Simeunovic. That was a great chance to ease Spanish nerves
34'
Zahovic is the man behind it, and Karic goes for goal as the ball rebounds to the edge of the box. It's blocked
33'
Another dead ball for Slovenia, this time inside Spanish territory
32'
Baraja fouls Pavlin inside the Slovenia half. The free-kick forward is long, but ineffective
32'
Diego Tristan tries to lift the mood with a dangerous-looking cross - Slovenia, however, are defending very well and frustrate Spain once again
31'
Spain will surely be very disappointed with what's happened so far - there's no spark to their game at all
30'
Slovenia free-kick, Spain goal-kick as Osterc heads on and behind
30'
Baraja tries a long-range shot, but the less said about it the better. The polite word is scuffed
29'
Osterc gets his chance to cross - nobody's there to get on the end of it
28'
Zahovic makes a break into the box and wins a header from Karic's excellent bending pass - it doesn't trouble Casillas, however
27'
A good little spell for Slovenia, and Spain fail to free De Pedro as they try to hit back
26'
Milinovic gets his head to the ball, and it's not far over the bar
26'
From it, Zahovic earns another corner. And that, in turn, brings another
25'
He hammers in an excellent long-range effort and Casillas tips it round the post. Corner...
25'
Another long ball forward from Slovenia, and it's another stray one. Spain having the bulk of possession - but here comes Zahovic...
24'
...it's easy for Casillas who, under no pressure, plucks the ball out of the air
24'
Free-kick to Slovenia now - this is midway inside the Spanish half and is launched long...
23'
De Pedro takes, but this one is poor and fails to beat the first defender
22'
Luis Enrique wins another dead-ball situation, his cross deflecting behind for a corner
21'
De Pedro tries again, and this one brushes the top of the net on its way over. A fine effort
21'
Slovenia are unhappy with a free-kick given for a foul on Tristan. It's 30 yards out, it's central...
20'
Simeunovic does well, punching the ball clear under pretty severe pressure
19'
De Pedro frees Gonzalez, who conjures up a great turn befoe Galic slides in to concede a corner
18'
Signs of a little more measured approach from Spain, but a good passing move is eventually broken up on the edge of the Slovenia area
17'
De Pedro takes it, and he's not far off the mark. Simeunovic able to watch it drift past the angle of post and bar
16'
Lovely Luis Enrique skills set Valeron in motion, and he's dumped to the ground by Galic. Shooting chance, 25 yards out...
15'
Good pressure by Rudonja earns his side a chance to attack. Osterc, though, can't get on the end of the final ball
14'
He takes the corner himself, but it's a disappointing one and doesn't stretch the Slovenian defence
14'
De Pedro tries again seconds later... the result is a corner this time
13'
De Pedro almost finds Tristan with a long ball forward: Slovenia deal with it eventually
12'
Novak looks for Osterc, and the Slovenian forward gets a touch before being crowded out
11'
There's an air of nervousness about Spain at the moment, and they have yet to find any rhythm to their play
10'
Valeron attempts a through ball, and fails to find a team-mate with it
9'
Nothing... Simeunovic claims it well. At the other end, Osterc gets into the thick of things again but Spain scramble it away
9'
But they have conceded a free-kick near half-way - what can Spain do from this?
8'
Slovenia certainly not intimidated by their opponents
7'
Then Osterc takes his turn to have a run at the Spanish defence - he, though, can't create any danger on this occasion
7'
Soon Rudonja is chasing again, but the ball zips out of play
7'
Keeper Simeunovic clears long for Slovenia - Rudonja challenges, but the throw goes Spain's way
6'
It's interesting stuff in these early stages - Valeron makes a good run and crosses, but the offside flag is up
6'
But Slovenia aren't making life comfortable, snapping into the challenges well
5'
Now they're trying to string a few passes together - there always seems to be huge pressure on whichever team Spain put out... the Spanish public are desperate for a successful campaign
4'
Luis Enrique takes a tumble under challenge, and Spain can get their breath back with a free-kick
3'
Zahovic takes it, and the flick-on demands a good save from Casillas. Almost a sensational start
3'
Then Diego Tristan gets his first touch - but it's a foul. From the free-kick, Rudonja wins a corner for Slovenia
2'
Slovenia on the ball inside their own half after that dead ball comes to nothing, but they can't keep possession either
2'
Free-kick to Spain on half-way - the ref took exception to Pavlin's challenge
1'
Spain clear that and move forward - Galic deals with it for Slovenia
Slovenia get things under way, and launch a long ball forward straight away
Spain, the Jimmy White of international football (you probably have to be English to get that) are launching their campaign against a team with nothing to lose...