Spain rescue late Czech Republic draw in Nations League
SMA NEWS – BARCELONA
Spain needed a last-minute Inigo Martinez strike to rescue a 2-2 Nations League draw with the Czech Republic, while Lionel Messi scored all five goals as Argentina beat Estonia 5-0 in a friendly.
The Czechs took an early lead in the Group A2 clash with Spain after Sparta Prague forward Jakub Pesek scored from close range in the fourth minute, connecting with a pass from Jan Kuchta who got in behind the visitors’ defence.
Spain equalised on the stroke of half-time when midfielder Gavi beat Czech goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik with a shot to the far post.
However, the Czechs retook the lead in the 66th minute when Kuchta lobbed goalkeeper Unai Simon from just outside the area after he was sent through on goal alone.
Spain scored in the 90th minute to break the hearts of the home fans in Prague when Martinez connected with a cross from Marco Asensio and his header just crossed the line.
