Jun 03
Vela on the scoresheet while Cesc hits bar for Spain
Carlos Vela and Cesc Fabregas were both in action for their respective countries earlier this evening. Gooner Talk have match summaries of both games with highlights also posted underneath.
Italy 1-2 Mexico
Goals from Carlos Vela and second-half substitute Alberto Medina helped Mexico to consign world champions Italy to a friendly defeat in Brussels.
Vela struck in the 17th minute while Medina scored in the 84th minute before Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci grabbed a consolation a minute from time.
Just as England had been outplayed by the Mexicans for long periods at Wembley last week, Italy were given the runaround by Javier Aguirre’s team at the King Baudouin Stadium. Whereas the English managed to scratch out a 3-1 win however, the Italians were stifled by an improved Mexican backline.
Spain 1-0 South Korea
Jesus Navas’ first goal for Spain gave the European champions a 1-0 win over South Korea in a World Cup warmup on Thursday.
Navas found the net in the 85th minute with a powerful 25 yard shot just after South Korea goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong had denied Spain striker David Villa, who came on as a substitute.
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas appeared in Spain’s starting lineup for the first time since breaking his leg in early April and stayed on for almost an hour.
The Arsenal captain was not able to stamp his authority on the game, but came close in the 36th minute when his curling shot hit the crossbar.
why are you reporting on a barcelona player for.
He’s not a Barca player yet, even if he will be by the end of the month, and whilst he’s an Arsenal player, he’s an Arsenal player.
Vela can only score for Mexico! Lol
OMG…did Vela just use his right foot??
OMG how long was that dud screamin goal for in vela’s clip?!? We get it man shit it’s a goal lol
hope vela can find his goal scorin form 4 arsenal aswell h8 it if he went!
we hve 2 buy eden hazard oon hez simply amazin him n vela plyin 2gether wud b sik
hazard iz gonna b da new ronaldo n vela will be da new hugo sanchez wat a partnership dis cud b! wenger sign him!
Thing is there are so many AMAZING talents, who we should sign, but every1 is asking for experience.. if we get it, players like… Vela, Hazard, wilshere Etc. wouldnt get played enough and by 22 for example Merida at jsut the age 20 think they are good enough for first team and will wanna play if they dont htey wil;l move..
i think youngsters we should sign, Hazard, Gai assulin, subotic, raheem sterling, luke yelland
Lol joke .
@Who Ever Knew?: Exactly mate.
That was great to see vela scoring with his right foot, and as for Eden Hazard, what a talent that kid really is. I rate him far more than Walcott, who did not surprise me not making the team. Sell Walcott and bring Hazard in Wenger! Mexico will top group A and Uruguay second, can’t see France performing in the World Cup.