Friendly match – Ferran Torres scores as Spain draws 1-1 with Iraq

Spain, nicknamed the "La Roja," played a friendly match at the Riazor Stadium. After taking the lead with a goal from Ferran Torres, they conceded a goal later in the game and were eventually held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq.

Eight minutes into the match, Spain created an attacking opportunity when Barcelona striker Ferran Torres delivered a diagonal pass into the penalty area. Baena received the ball and unleashed a shot, but it was saved by Iraqi goalkeeper Bassil. In the 9th minute, Grimaldo received a pass from Olmo and took a shot, but it was blocked.

In the 16th minute, Olmo made a through pass, Ferran Torres followed up and entered the penalty area with a low shot, which was deflected by Iraqi goalkeeper Basile before going into the net, giving Spain a 1-0 lead.

In the 27th minute, Akram Hashim delivered a long pass, and Mejaz Doschi received the ball and chipped it into the net from the left wing, leveling the score at 1-1 for Iraq. In the 29th minute, Spain attempted a counter-attack, with Olmo receiving a long pass from Ferran Torres and shooting from the penalty area, but the shot was saved by Iraqi goalkeeper Bassil.

In the 34th minute, Grimaldo delivered a cross, and Baena's header went wide. In the 40th minute, Barcelona continued their counter-attack, with Ferran Torres receiving the ball at the edge of the penalty area and unleashing a long-range shot, but the ball was saved by Iraqi goalkeeper Bassil.

At the start of the second half, Spain launched an attack. Jesus Rodriguez received the ball and took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 48th minute, Jeremy Pino received a cross from Gave and attempted a shot, but it was blocked.

In the 54th minute, Ayman Hussin orchestrated an attack, and Zaid Tahir headed the ball towards goal, but it was saved by Spanish goalkeeper Joan García. In the 58th minute, Baena crossed the ball, and Gonzalo García received it and unleashed a powerful shot, but he kicked the ball high.

In the 68th minute, Jeremi Pino received a through pass in the penalty area and curled a shot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 80th minute, Jesus Rodriguez was brought down by Iraqi defender Rebin Sulaka while dribbling forward, and the referee showed Sulaka a yellow card.

In the 85th minute, Sergio Gomez passed the ball to Jeremy Pino outside the penalty area, who then took a long-range shot, but the ball was kicked into the stands.

Ultimately, Spain drew 1-1 with Iraq in this friendly match.

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