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Spain beats Belarus, 1 point away from World Cup

Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Xavi Hernandez and Alvaro Negredo scored second-half goals to give Spain a 2-1 win over Belarus on Friday, leaving the world and European champions one point away from sealing their place

India TV News Desk Published : Oct 12, 2013 12:07 IST, Updated : Oct 12, 2013 12:20 IST

Belarus' disciplined defense held Spain to one shot on target in the first half, but Spain's insistence led to Xavi scoring the 61st-minute opener before substitute Negredo added a second goal in the 78th.
   
Substitute Sergei Kornilenko snatched a consolation goal for last-place Belarus on the break in the 89th.
   
The victory gave Spain 17 points in Europe Group I. France has 14 before both play on Tuesday.
   









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