Counterattack in Despair, Chinese Team Scores First!

In the 57th minute, Iniesta and David Silva, who had just come on as a substitute, completed a series of one-twos in the frontcourt, throwing the Chinese team's defensive shape into complete disarray.

In the end, David Silva played a square pass from the edge of the penalty area, and Villa's low shot from 15 meters out was spectacularly saved by Wang Dalei at full stretch.

Just as fans of the Chinese team were celebrating its narrow escape, Spain's attack came roaring back!

In the 58th minute, Capdevila combined with Iniesta in a one-two before drilling a low cross in from the left. Alonso, with his back to goal inside the box, laid the ball off, and David Silva's right-footed drive after receiving it was once again saved by Wang Dalei.

But the danger had not passed. After the cleared ball fell to a Spain player, it was worked through Xavi and Alonso before quickly returning to Iniesta's feet.

Iniesta cut inside past his marker and broke into the left side of the penalty area, sending in a low-angle ball that looked like both a cross and a shot.

Villa stretched a foot out in an attempt to reach it, but he was too short and could not get there. The ball skimmed past the goal.

If Torres had been on the pitch, perhaps he would have reached it.

Having escaped disaster once more, the chinese fans no longer dared to celebrate. They only felt suffocated, because Spain's attack had come surging back yet again!

In the 60th minute, David Silva received a square pass from Xavi, cut past a defender at the top of the penalty arc, and sent a left-footed low shot narrowly wide of the right post.

Spain had clearly raised their tempo after David Silva came