The players with international commitments this week produced a balance of six victories and two draws. As many as six Real Madrid players managed to find the net for their national teams today. Morata, Isco, Bale, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Coentrão help their respective nations win with their goals. In total they produced six victories and two draws, meaning that none of the Madrid players tasted defeat. Spain-Italy (1-0) Casillas and Sergio Ramos both started for Spain. The goalkeeper played 45 minutes, while the defender was taken off in the 66th minute, when the only goal had already been scored. Xabi Alonso also took part in the win, coming off the bench after the break. Portugal-Cameroon (5-1) Cristiano Ronaldo and Coentrão found the net against Cameroon and played the whole match. The striker scored a brace while the full-back scored his countrys third. Pepe took no part in the match due illness, according to the Portuguese Football Federation. France-Holland (2-0) Benzema and Varane both started in the victory over Holland. The striker had an outstanding game and scored the first goal of the match in the first half. Varane contributed to the sides clean sheet and played the whole match. Benzema was replaced after 81 minutes. Switzerland-Croatia (2-2) Switzerland and Croatia drew in the AFG Arena. Luka Modric took to the pitch in the second half (56), when the score was already 2-2 and no further goals were scored. South Africa-Brazil (0-5) Marcelo started in Brazils 0-5 thrashing of South Africa in the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg. Real Madrids full-back had a great game both going forward and in defence in the 58 minutes he spent on the pitch. Romania-Argentina (0-0) Argentina and Romania produced a goalless draw in the national stadium in Bucharest in a match in which Di María was in Sabellas starting eleven. The visitors had the best chances, and the White, who was substituted when the clock reached 90, was one of the most incisive players. Wales-Iceland (3-1) Gareth Bale was the commanding figure in the friendly against Iceland scoring the goal to make it 3-1. Wales scored first but Iceland were quick to respond and level the match. In the second half came goals from Vokes and Bale. The Madrid player was substituted in the 71st minute, immediately after scoring.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 02:09:00 +0000
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