Spain was in control during most of its 3-0 win in front of more than 73,000 fans. Only the five group winners qualify for the World Cup. Macedonia, second-to-last in the group, got the winner with a goal by Goran Pandev midway through the second half. “Of course, there is always room to improve, but it was really way better, and I really like the feeling that it’s getting better from match to match. First things first, though: Nadal was scheduled to face Leonardo Mayer in the third round later Saturday. Substitute Benjamin Woodburn scored on his international debut. Rohit was rested for the tour and his Mumbai buddy filled in the opening slot superbly, collecting the Man of the Series award. The Spaniard, chasing his second grand slam title of the year, was on the back foot early on but onc. Algeria is eight points behind runaway group leader Nigeria with three games remaining in qualifying. Ireland coach Martin O’Neill had warned about “some exceptionally good talent” in Georgia’s team and the draw appeared to prove him right.