England 1-0 Spain: Frank Lampard Hit Win Over Spain

Monday, November 14th, 2011 at 11:48 am , filed under International Friendly Matches by Andrew Jordan

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England clanged an unexpected 1-0 win over world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium kicked-off 17:15 GMT on November 12, 2011 in the International Friendly Matches.

Thanks to a headed goal from stand-in captain ‘Frank Lampard’ and some resolute defending during the closing stages of a vastly entertaining friendly match at Wembley on Saturday.

A second-half header from Lampard proved enough to give the ‘Three Lions’ a famous victory who has thanked to some dogged defending, were denied despite dominating the home team throughout.

Frank Lampard’s winner came in the 49th minute after Spain. The fabulous goal came after James Milner lashed in a free-kick that Darren Bent met with a good header that hit substitute keeper Pepe Reina’s place. As the ball bounced along the line Lampard responded first to head into the empty net from close range.

Spain forward David Villa had two chances to score after the break, sending his first attempt into the side netting in the 57th minute then hitting the post with a shot from the edge of the box 16 minutes soon.

The fantastic win was England’s first over the reigning world champions, since they beat Argentina with 3-1 score at Wembley in 1980.

Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque said that, he doesn’t think it was an upsetting defeat, the side put in all the effort they could. They played some good football and controlled the game. We just lacked a bit of spark in the crucial area of the pitch.

Frank Lampard winnings his 90th cap and heading England squad in place of his Chelsea side mate John Terry. He added: We have beaten a great team but, we will not be shouting from the rooftops – as we are not where we want to be so far.

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