’Two first-half strikes by Francisco “Isco” Alarcon helped Spain beat Italy 3-0 Saturday and move closer to securing a World Cup spot. After Marco Asensio was fouled outside the area in the 13th minute, Isco fired a well-placed shot over the Italian wall and past the outstretched arms of Buffon. ISCO MAGICSpain was in control during most of its 3-0 win in front of more than 73,000 fans at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium. The senior group of players has been together for the last 4-5 years. “He unblocked the game, scored two fantastic goals and was very good at pressing. Can the coach alone be held responsible for inconsistent performances. n from Isco when he made his first appearance for his country after a three-year absence. Some of the others present, which included Oltmans himself, have been part of his coaching and support staff, or have worked with him as selectors or government observers. The North Africans are one of three teams that represented Africa at the last World Cup which are highly unlikely to repeat in 2018. ”Federer improved to 13-0 against Lopez and 33-1 in night matches at Flushing Meadows, so perhaps the lopsided nature of this shouldn’t be all that surprising.