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- But in Spain's hard-fought 1-0 win on a humid, stormy evening in Guadalajara, Mexico, there wasn't much exquisite football on display.
- After the euphoria that greeted the 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta -- with Lamine Yamal back and shining in the starting XI -- this game had more in common with Spain's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.
- This match might have ended goalless, too, were it not for a goalkeeping howler from Uruguay's Fernando Muslera, who spilled Álex Baena's first-half shot into his own net.
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But in Spain's hard-fought 1-0 win on a humid, stormy evening in Guadalajara, Mexico, there wasn't much exquisite football on display.
After the euphoria that greeted the 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Atlanta -- with Lamine Yamal back and shining in the starting XI -- this game had more in common with Spain's 0-0 draw with Cape Verde.
This match might have ended goalless, too, were it not for a goalkeeping howler from Uruguay's Fernando Muslera, who spilled Álex Baena's first-half shot into his own net. Bielsa substituted Muslera at halftime at the player's request, according to the coach.
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