(Reuters) - Spain's Diego Costa and Nolito scored second-half goals to seal a battling 2-0 win away to Albania on Sunday that moved them top of World Cup qualifying Group G on goal difference. With full backs Jordi Alba and Sergi Roberto injured, Spain coach Julen Lopetegui included Arsenal's Nacho Monreal to form an unusual back three with Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique. His misplaced pass landed at the feet of Vitolo, who quickly found David Silva to tee up Costa for a close range tap in. STRONG POSITIONSpain lead the group with seven points due to a better goal difference than Italy, who snatched a late 3-2 win at Macedonia. Albania stayed on six points and slipped from first to third.

Source: The Star October 09, 2016 21:45 UTC