Live Commentary: El Salvador 0-2 Spain - as it happened

Saturday's international friendly in Maryland pitted El Salvador against European and world champions Spain.

Spain had a golden chance to take the lead inside four minutes, but Cesc Fabregas fired a penalty over the crossbar.

La Roja had the lead on the hour mark, however, when David Villa turned home from close range.

Vicente del Bosque's side had opportunities to extend their lead in the latter stages and the second came after 88 minutes when Villa completed his brace.

Read how it all unfolded in Sports Mole's minute-by-minute live commentary of the action below.

10.56pmSo there we have it. Spain conclude their World Cup preparations with a 2-0 win over El Salvador in Maryland. Thanks for joining Sports Mole for the action. Good evening!

90 min+1FULL-TIME: El Salvador 0-2 Spain

90 min+1Spain continue to force the issue in the final third with Cazorla and Silva both operating close to Villa. Silva attempts to slide a low pass into the two-goal forward, but Garcia is on hand to clear. We are into the first minute of additional time in Maryland.

89 minVilla scores his second of the match as the striker collects a cross from Silva before finishing into the bottom corner. Spain's record scorer further extends his goal tally for La Roja.

88 minGOAL! El Salvador 0-2 Spain (Villa)

88 minSUB! Another change for El Salvador as Barrios is replaced by Blanco.

88 minCHANCE! Busquets tries the spectacular after spotting Carrillo off his line, but the Barcelona midfielder's effort, which came from his own half, just drops over the crossbar.

86 minPossession football from Spain in the last couple of moments as they continue to keep the ball in the final third. It has been a worthwhile fixture for the world champions, with El Salvador providing a stern test with their athletic style. Little under five minutes of football remaining in Maryland.

84 minSUB! El Salvador also make a change as Aguilar replaces Larin.

84 minSUB! Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea enters for his Spain debut in place of Casillas, who passes the captaincy to Ramos. This is a big moment for De Gea.

82 minCROSSBAR! Busquets comes close to scoring Spain's second after striking one from outside the box, but his effort rattles against the crossbar. Stunning strike from the Barcelona midfielder.

79 minSpain continue to deliver from wide areas, but El Salvador have been aerially strong this evening. La Roja continue to force the issue with two corners in quick succession, but Mendoza and Barrios take it in turns to clear the danger. Moments later, Xavi fails to convert from close range following a period of pinball inside the box. It remains 1-0 Spain with 79 minutes on the clock.

77 minNot too much to report in terms of attacking football in the last couple of minutes, with the changes harming the tempo of the match, which is not much of a surprise. If it ends 1-0 then El Salvador will be the happier of the two teams there is no question about that. Little over 10 minutes of football to play in Maryland.

75 minSUB! Another change for El Salvador as Molina replaces the captain Flores.

74 minSUB! Fifth change for Spain as Xavi enters the field in place of Costa.

73 minSpain continue to threaten as Busquets picks up possession outside the El Salvador box before sliding a pass into Juanfran, but his cross is blocked by Barrios. El Salvador attempt to break down the other end with Burgos, but once more the striker is left isolated and cannot evade the challenge of Ramos.

71 minAnother half-chance for Spain as Costa finds some space outside the box, but his effort is high and wide of the crossbar. Little under 20 minutes of football remaining and Spain will certainly want more goals.

69 minSUB! Fourth Spain change as the evening as Busquets replaces Alonso.

69 minCHANCE! Incredible chance for Costa to open his Spain account with a close-range header, but Carrillo is on hand to make a stunning save. The stopper has been just terrific this evening.

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Matt Law

Live Commentary: El Salvador 0-2 Spain - as it happened

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