Spain 2-2 Colombia
For some players, football games like this can be inopportune and contests they can do without after a long season.
For others, it’s a chance to stake their claim for a place in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
As for sports betting fans, there’s always a frisson of excitement when attractive betting odds are on offer.
And for the majority of those who backed goals and entertainment in Murcia, it proved more than worthwhile.
David Silva fired Spain ahead, latching onto Pedro’s cross in an English Premier League production.
However, a foul by Silva afforded Edwin Cardona the chance to lash home a Colombian equaliser.
Then, 10 minutes after the re-start, the moment many felt would happen.
James Rodriguez, hurt by being dropped from Real Madrid’s triumphant Champions League Final squad days earlier, provided the ball which Radamel Falcao headed home.
Yet it was another Madrid man, one who experienced only a few moments on the pitch in that game, which had the final word – Alvaro Morata expertly headed in Saul Niguez’s cross four minutes from time.
Perhaps, we should not have been surprised this was close fought.
After all, there are only five places in between Colombia and Spain in the FIFA world rankings.
After all, Spain have to focus on their weekend World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Skopje with their confidence intact.
After all, Colombia are second in their South American qualifying group and out to prove they can live with some of the best Europe has to offer.
One thing is certain: both these nations should not have a summer holiday to look forward to a year from now for there is far too much quality to be found in both camps.
So with honours even, Julen Lopetegui still possesses an unbeaten record and Jose Pekerman still possesses a smile.
If you thought this was entertaining, just wait and see if they meet in Russia 2018!
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