Two massive shots saved him and he got to level for 2-2 as he let out a huge ‘Vamos’, raising his clenched fist towards the crowd. Of the rest, only in six innings his strike-rate had been in the 90s. The former captain could be criticised for being harsh on a class-act, who only a few months previou. “It was incredible to see a player as good as Isco up in the flesh, he’s a great player and he did very important things tonight,” said losing coach Ventura. I congratulate him and I wanted to jump up and applaud him because I love to see technique like that. th after clearing a defender with a neat cut back outside the area before sending a low shot into the corner. captain Michael Bradley said after the stunning 2-0 loss to Costa Rica at Harrison, New Jersey. The North Africans are one of three teams that represented Africa at the last World Cup which are highly unlikely to repeat in 2018. Moreover, all of them were left frustrated either by the federation, Sports Authority of India or the quality of players at their disposal. makes surprise return to Spain squadDavid Villa leaves Atletico Madrid after ‘irresistible’ offer by MLS sideIsco underlined the embarrassment of riches in Spain’s midfield with an irresistible performance in his side’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Italy on Saturday which even had opposing coach Gian Piero Ventura eating out of his hand.