International round up

Last updated : 20 November 2008 By Al Campbell
Five of them were Spaniards. Xabi Alonso and Albert Riera played the full 90 minutes for Spain as they strolled to a 3-0 win over Chile. Pepe Reina, Alvaro Arbeloa and Fernando Torres were all second half subsitutes. Torres was given the captain's armband when he came on and celebrated by scoring Spain's second goal.

Dirk Kuyt was also on the scoresheet last night, netting in the final minute as Holland beat Sweden 3-1 while Nabil El Zhar played the full 90 as Morroco beat Zambia 3-0.

Javier Mascherano captained Argentina for the first time last night as the Diego Maradona era started with a 1-0 win over Scotland at Hampen Park.

Yossi Benayoun had two assists to his name as Israel drew 2-2 with the Ivory Coast.

Sami Hyypia played the full 90 minutes as Finland were beaten 1-0 by Switzerland in St Gallen.

There was also disappointment for Daniel Agger as Denmark were beaten 1-0 at home by Wales with former Red Craig Bellamy scoring the winner.