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Match 22 Kano - Sani Abacha Stadium
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29 October
United Arab Emirates
1:3
Spain
1:3 (0:2)
  • MOHAMMAD SEBIL (68')
  • ISCO (12')
  • BORJA (19')
  • Adria CARMONA (88')

Referee Wolfgang STARK (GER)

Summary

Spain stamp knockout ticket

Spain stamp knockout ticket

 Spain booked passage to the knockout rounds of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 with a 3-1 win over United Arab Emirates in Kano. Two goals in the first half and one just before the final whistle were enough to repell a brave fight back from the Asians in their second Group E match. The Spaniards were in charge of the contest from the opening whistle, scoring their first goal in only ...

Highlights

Line-up

UAE
ESP
Substitute(s)
Coaches
ALI EBRAHIM (UAE)
(ESP) Gines MELENDEZ
Officials
  • Referee: Wolfgang STARK (GER)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Volker WEZEL (GER)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Jan-Hendrik SALVER (GER)
  • Fourth official: Subkhiddin MOHD SALLEH (MAS)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not eligible to play

Photos

  • Fans at FIFA Under 17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 Group E - Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Nigeria
  • FIFA Under 17 World Cup Nigeria 2009 Group E - Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Nigeria
  • UAE Coach Ali Ebrahim
  • Spain's coach Ginez Melendez watches his team playing against UAE in Kano
  • Spain's national team poses for a group picture before facing UAE in Kano at the FIFA U17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
  • Spain's Sergi Roberto in action
  • Spain's Isco (L) and UAE's Ali Murad in action
  • Spain's Isco celebrates after scoring his sides first goal
  • UAE's Majed Hassan in action against Spain in Kano during the FIFA U17 World Cup Nigeria 2009

Quotes

"I think we played a very good first half, above and beyond what you'd expect for players this age. They controlled the game and took their chances very well. I'm happy to have reached the next round." Gines Melendez, Spain coach.

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STATISTICS
United Arab EmiratesStatisticsSpain
6Shots18
4Corner kicks15
2Yellow cards2
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
27%Possession (%)73%