International round up

Last updated : 08 September 2008 By Al Campbell
Martin Skrtel scored for Slovakia as they beat Northern Ireland 2-1. Xabi Alonso came on as a subsitute as Spain beat Bosnia-Herzegova 1-0 at home. Robbie Keane played the full game as the Republic of Ireland won 2-1 away against Georgia.

Yossi Benayoun scored for Israel as they came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Switzerland. Daniel Agger played the full 90 minutes as Denmark drew 0-0 away against Hungary. Javier Mascherano played the full game as Argentina drew 1-1 with Paraguay.

Ryan Babel started the game while Dirk Kuyt was a second half subsitute as Holland lost 2-1 at home to Australia in a friendly. Former Red Harry Kewell scored for the Socceroos.