The Real Madrid forward, who played as a false striker in the Spanish attack, struck again in the 40. The defeat to a Zambia team that played most of the second half with 10 men leaves Algeria _ Africa&. Without its best player, Algeria lost 3-1 in Zambia in World Cup qualifying on Saturday to stay last in its group. And it probably won’t sink in for a long time. I told them look at Holland, Germany, Argentina…teams who play consistently well. Ireland coach Martin O’Neill had warned about “some exceptionally good talent” in Georgia’s team and the draw appeared to prove him right. ’Serbia relied on Mijat Gacinovic and Aleksandar Kolarov to beat Moldova 3-0 Saturday and take control of Group D in World Cup European qualifying. “I think,” Lopez said, “he’s OK. nd three minutes before the break after his teammate Yevhen Konoplyanka’s quick move down the right flank. ’Two first-half strikes by Francisco “Isco” Alarcon helped Spain beat Italy 3-0 Saturday and move closer to securing a World Cup spot.