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Played
September 3, 2010 7:45 PM BST
Rheinpark, Vaduz
Referee:‬ Bülent Yildirim (TUR)‎
 
 
 
David Villa 26′
 
 
David Silva 61′
 

Player Ratings: Liechtenstein 0-4 Spain

Goal.com rates the players on show in Spain's demolition job of hosts Liechtenstein...

By Luke Matthews

Peter Jehle
34
13
7.0

The 28-year-old goalkeeper was his country's star performer. Made several outstanding saves to deny Villa and company.

Yves Oehri
7
4
5.5

The left-back made some decent challenges before making way at half-time.

Martin Stocklasa
4
5
6.0

The experienced Swiss-born centre-half made a vital last-ditch challenge on Torres early on.

Michael Stocklasa
4
4
5.5

Did well particularly in the second-half to keep Spain away from goal.

Lucas Eberle
3
4
5.0

The right-back struggled to contain the likes of Villa and Capedvilla and was substituted at half-time.

Franz Burgmeier
3
4
6.0

Showed great determination throughout game but had no answer to Spain's midfield.

Sandro Wieser
5
5
5.5

Showed glimpses of why he is being heralded the future of the Liechtenstein national team. A star for the future.

Michele Polverino
3
4
5.5

The playmaker was unable to play his usual role due to Spain being in the ascendency. Wasn't shy to get stuck in.

David Hasler
Flop of the Match
12
7
4.0

The striker had a very poor game. Looked totally out of his depth.

Philippe Erne
5
4
4.5

Struggled to get a foot on the ball. At times it looked like he was chasing shadows.

Mario Frick
7
5
5.5

The veteran striker held the ball up well and it was evident that he had played at a higher level than most of his team-mates.

• Substitutions
Franz-Josef Vogt
3
5
6.0

Came on at half-time for Oehri and after a shaky start settled into the game well.

Martin Rechsteiner
2
4
6.0

Came on at half-time and did well, making several important interceptions. Should have started perhaps.

Martin Büchel
4
3
5.0

Was only on the pitch for 10 minutes and was unable to get on the ball.

Iker Casillas
106
15
6.0

The Real Madrid shot-stopper had little to do but his concentration was tested early in the second-half when he was forced to rush out of his goal and kick the ball into touch.

Sergio Ramos
93
13
6.0

Was surprisingly quiet in the first-half especially as we are used to seeing his marauding runs into the box. Got forward a lot more int the second though.

Gerard Piqué
93
25
6.5

Had little to do defensively but came close to scoring moments before Torres added his second.

Carlos Marchena
74
10
6.0

Solid game for the veteran who like the rest of his defence was kept unoccupied throughout. Spain are still undefeated when he plays.

Capdevila
63
6
6.5

The man who is often cited as the weak link of the Spanish national team had a strong game. Linked up well in particular with Villa and attacked regularly.

Xavi
124
23
6.5

Typical classy performance from the Barcelona man. Made way for Fabregas at half-time but had already caused the minnows enough damage.

Sergio Busquets Burgos
82
65
6.0

Added his usual calming influence in Spain's fantastically innovative midfield. Never once troubled.

Xabi Alonso
105
20
6.0

The Real Madrid midfielder went about his business like he always does, quietly but efficiently. Nearly scored from long range.

Andrés Iniesta Luján
142
25
7.0

Was his brilliant self throughout. Controlled the game alongside his co-pilot Xavi and Spain seemed to lose some of their rhythm when he was substituted.

David Villa
171
25
7.0

Great night for the striker who equalled Raul's goal-scoring record for La Furia Roja. Like all world class strikers, he will be disappointed with some of his misses.

Fernando Torres
Top of the Match
350
36
8.0

The Liverpool man was back with a bang tonight with two perfectly executed goals. His link-up play was great and it looks like he is back to his best. Beware teams of the world.

• Substitutions
Cesc Fàbregas
128
24
6.0

The Arsenal captain performed well when he came on for the second-half. Great assist for Torres' second of the night. Like the rest of the Spain team, he took his foot off the gas in the last half-hour.

Pedro
64
29
5.5

The diminutive Barcelona man was his usual busy self when introduced into the game. Will be disappointed not to have added another competition he has scored in to his list.

David Silva
104
15
6.5

Manchester City fans were reminded why Mancini forked out the sum he did on the playmaker. His technique for the goal was excellent, especially so soon after being brought off the bench. Could be very handy for City.

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