Mboula, Ruiz fire Spain to victory over the Dutch
Friday, May 6, 2016
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Netherlands 0-2 Spain
The Dutch had no answer to goals from the skilful Jordi Mboula and Abel Ruiz as the two-time U17 winners started with three Group D points.
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- Spain triumph in an entertaining Group D contest against the Netherlands
- Jordi Mboula races down the right and scores with a shot inside the far post
- Justin Kluivert, son of Patrick, is thwarted by Spain No1 Ignacio Peña early in second half
- Abel Ruiz doubles the lead, following up after Brahim Díaz's effort is saved
- Bakboord, Chong, Fernandes and Malacia were suspended for the Oranje