TURIN, Italy (AP) " Former world champions Italy and Spain played to 1-1 on Thursday, giving a chance for unheralded Albania to take the lead in their Europe qualifying group. Elsewhere, Mario Mandzukic bagged a hat trick as Croatia beat up Kosovo 6-0, while Wales conceded the lead twice away in Austria in a draw. Spain's Vitolo scored in the 55th minute following a rare mistake from veteran Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. Spain and Italy are level on points in Group G after winning their opening qualifiers. Wales took the lead with a slick goal in the 22nd minute, with Joe Allen volleying into the net.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 06, 2016 22:07 UTC