Both went close again, Bale from an overhead bicycle kick and Robson-Kanu with a shot that hit the post. The latter, an India Test legend, played just 86 ODIs and never featured in a World Cup during his 16-year-long international career. We can all enjoy Isco and thank God that he’s Spanish, says David Villa. But even after Zambia’s Fashion Sakala was sent off for a second yellow card in the 56th, Algeria couldn’t score again despite a man advantage for over 30 minutes. The Spaniard, chasing his second grand slam title of the year, was on the back foot early on but onc. Spain was in control during most of its 3-0 win in front of more than 73,000 fans. 5 finisher in a home-and-home playoff in November for another berth, which could mean a trip to Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia or Australia, or perhaps a match against Syria in Malaysia. Only nine of Rahane’s 76 ODI innings so far have come at over run-a-ball. GROUP CMarc Wilmots led Ivory Coast to a 3-0 win in Gabon in his first competitive match in charge. FAR BEHINDIsrael missed a chance to move within four points of Italy after a 1-0 home loss to Macedonia.