Darvydas Sernas sent a shock through the Helmántico crowd when he equalized in the 54th minute, but Fernando Llorente’s second goal of the match has given Spain a 2-1 lead an hour into the world champions match with Lithuania.
Euro 2012 Qualifying: Fernando Llorente Brace Betters Darvydas Sernas, Gives Spain 2-1 Lead On Lithuania
Both of Llorente’s goals came the same way, with Spain penetrating through the left of Lithuania’s defense, crossing from the byline to see Llorente head-home while goalkeeper Zydrunas Karcemarskas took himself out of position. Each goal came from the edge of the six, where the first came near post – the second, far.
Spain was held scoreless through the first half while the squad, playing without Xavi Hernández, seemed unable to break through the Lithuanian defense. In the second, Spain has relied more on crossing into the area, the formula for each goal.
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