Spain start in fine style
Friday, September 1, 2006
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Albania 0-3 Spain The Spanish need a point at home to Slovakia on Tuesday night after moving to the top of Group 2 with victory in Albania.
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Spain need a point at home to Slovakia on Tuesday night to reach the UEFA European Under-21 Championship play-offs after a comfortable Group 2 victory in Albania.
Giménez strikes twice
Albania drew their opener 0-0 in Slovakia but knew defeat would end their chances and fell behind on 40 minutes through David Silva. Sevilla FC striker Kepa Blanco added the second in the 57th minute and a quarter-hour from the end, Silva made it three. Slovakia must win in Alzira to deny their hosts a place in Friday's play-off draw.