Spain Win Thin Top Ukraine

Sevilla - Spain have struggled to beat Ukraine in the European Cup qualification match continued in 2016. The single goal Alvaro Morata is what gives three points for La Furia Roja.

In Group C which is held at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday (03/28/2015) pm dawn, Spain is dominated possession reached 54 percent. But only three chances on goal from a total of 14 shots, where only one goal lead Morata in the 29th minute.

While Ukraine continues to eagerly seek equalizing goal position but none of the nine opportunities that come capable goalkeeper host.

This victory brought the Spanish firm in second position with 12 points from five games, three points from the group standings, Slovakia, which was perfect in five matches after beating Luxembourg 3-0.

Then Ukraine notch below Spain with nine points as well with the same number of matches.

The game

Spain immediately take the initiative to attack from the first minute and barely get a chance endanger Ukraine's goal in the 4th minute.

Cooperation between the three players Isco, Andres Iniesta and David Silva to dismantle the defense of Ukraine in the fifth minute. Silva, who is actually in a good position to shoot instead chose to release the bait pull towards Alvaro Morata, but quickly cleared by a defender Ukraine.

Two minutes later again through the same scheme Spain try to find a goal. Jordi Alba releasing crossing from the left but the ball quickly secured by Andriy Pyatov.

In the 9th minute the first chance Alvaro Morata Spain comes after successfully receiving feedback breakthrough Iniesta. But his shot was wide of the target.

Ukrainians are more pressed it close to scoring in the 19th minute when a free kick into the penalty box Ruslan Rotan. The ball that has not touched the ground greeted Artem Fedetskyi, but unfortunately unguarded shot accuracy and ball wide.

In the 27th minute Ukraine has a chance again but unfortunately volley Rattan continue crossing Yevhen Konoplyanka are still thin on the left side of the goalkeeper Casillas.

Public awaited goal host is present in the 29th minute through the legs Morata who is also a debut goal with the national team. Starting bait cecepat Iniesta towards Koke, who directly provide to Morata.

Although guarded the Ukrainian players, Morata still able to poke the skin round Pyatov past the obstacles and into the net.

In the 36th minute Silva who intercepted Ukraine 2-3 players try to remove left-footed shot, but the ball is too weak and right in the catchment Pyatov.

Spain should be added a goal in the 41st minute header suppose Sergio Ramos, who continued the ball free kick Silva, do not hit the goalpost.

1-0 score lasted until halftime.

In the second half Spain still dominated the match from the referee's whistle sounded. Quick one-two game and attacking through the field width so reliable.

However the best chance to come by Ukraine in the 51st minute when a free kick Rattan leads straight to the goal, where the ball had bounced off the ground. But Iker Casillas quickly brushed it off.

Seven minutes later, Casillas made a mistake when he's wrong oper which makes the ball fell at the feet of Rotan, who immediately kicked it tight ball towards goal but could be blocked by Casillas.

Casillas back saves from opportunities that come Rattan. This time Rattan shot from close range in the 66th minute can be intercepted 33-year-old goalkeeper.

While Spain continues to seek additional goals, Ukraine several times a troublesome past dead ball situations or counterattack.

In the 88th minute the hosts almost got a second goal suppose Santi Cazorla close-range shot was saved by Pyatov.

Until the game ended 1-0 to survive to win Spain.

Teams

Spain: Casillas; Juanfran, Pique, Ramos, Alba (Bernat 78 '); Busquets, Koke, Iniesta (Cazorla 73 '); Silva, Isco, Morata (Pedro 65 ').

Ukraine: Pyatov; Fedetskyi, Khacheridi, Kucher, Shevchuk; Tymoshchuk, Stepanenko (Garmash 76 '); Konoplyanka, Rattan, Yarmolenko; Zozulya (Kravets 32 ') (Budkivskiy 91').(detikSport)