Khamis, Februari 12, 2009

Liverpool stars shine on the night of internationals

Yossi Benayoun's close-range goal in the 76th minute earned Israel a 1-0 win over Hungary in an unimpressive international friendly in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

Rookie striker David Ngog also got on the scoresheet with a neat volley as France U21s drew 1-1 with Tunisia.

Elsewhere, Xabi Alonso was the architect of David Villa's opener in Spain's 2-0 victory over England.

Fernando Torres came through 64 minutes, while Pepe Reina and Alyaro Arbeloa were introduced at half-time.

Javier Mascherano captained Argentina to a 2-0 win in France, while Daniel Agger was booked as he lasted 90 minutes in Denmark's 1-1 draw against Greece.

Ryan Babel came on for clubmate Dirk Kuyt at the interval of Holland's 1-1 draw with Tunisia.

Meanwhile, Sami Hyypia played 90 minutes as Finland lost 1-0 to Portugal thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty.