We can all enjoy Isco and thank God that he’s Spanish, says David Villa. US Open 2017: Elder Zverev volleying his way to the big time. The result ended a run of five successive draws and left them on 11 points, two behind Ireland, who they will play in their final qualifier in Cardiff, and four off leaders Serbia. Gareth Bale returned to the team from suspension and produced some magic, including a scissors kick . Later that season, he lost to Novak Djokovic in the fourth round in New York. “He had a magnificent game, just like the rest of his team mates,” Spain coach Julen Lopetegui said. hird round at Flushing Meadows that lasted all of 106 minutes under the roof in Arthur Ashe Stadium on a rainy Saturday night. never begun a game for his country in a major tournament, but he set his home stadium alight with a formidable display as Spain grabbed Group G by the scruff of the neck. e he found his rhythm, the contest was virtually over under a closed roof on Arthur Ashe Stadium. tsmarted the Italian defense with a low shot just before halftime at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.