spain They were disappointed in their final home game before the World Cup as they had to work hard in a 1–1 draw Iraq At the Riazor Stadium in La Coruña.
ferran torres Spain took the lead in the 16th minute but Iraq equalized with a magical moment just before the half-hour mark. Marchas Doski.
Spain will have ambitions of winning the World Cup for the second time in their history, but were severely tested by Iraq, who were high on confidence after qualifying for their first World Cup since 1986.
Spain, who were without Lamin Yamal, nico williamsPedri and David RayaStruggled to beat Iraq in a poor second round and will be hoping to improve in time for their World Cup opening match
There will be another dress rehearsal against the reigning European champions peru in Puebla, Mexico ahead of their first tournament game against Cape Verde on June 15, while Iraq will face Venezuela Before they begin their World Cup campaign against Norway on 16 June.
Ander Gilenia/AFP via Getty Images
Spain soon found their rhythm and tested Iraq’s Ahmed Basil for the first time when he was forced to parry Alex Baena’s effort for a corner.
After this the host team achieved success in the 16th minute. Iraq carried a number of attacks up the pitch and were punished by a neat counter-attack as Torres dribbled and dodged two defenders to fire a low shot towards goal which went past Basile.
Iraq had to defend for most of the match, but surprised the host team by scoring an equalizing goal in the 28th minute.
Left back Doski picked up the ball on the left edge of the penalty area and raised his head to look john garcia He went off his line before firing a beauty into the back of the net.
The 2010 World Cup winners looked for another goal to regain the lead, but Basile denied them again when he superbly headed Torres’ strike over the bar.
La Roja got the first chance after the interval john martin Jumped highest from a corner but was unable to hit the target.
The host team could not do anything special after the equalizer and started getting disappointed with the weak players. A cross fell into the box eric garciaWhich slid over the bar from close range.
Spain left little to be desired in attack and their toothless night in front of goal was summed up yremy pino One was lined up from the range but fired well above and away from the target.
PA contributed to this report.