Player of the day: Torres is back Fernando Torres scored a brace against Ireland to become Spain's third all-time leading goalscorer. The Chelsea forward rediscovered the form that his nation may well need in Poland/Ukraine. Goal of the day: Fab strike Spain scored four well-taken goals past the hapless Ireland, but Cesc Fabregas' fourth was hit from an impossible angle. Moment of the day: Spain's 12th man! Referee Pedro Proenca was lucky to get away with a silly error that saw him obstruct Ireland's Keith Andrews to send two Spain players through on the counter...poor positioning from the ref. Save of the day: Given denies Xavi Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given conceded four goals but made a staggering 11 saves in the defeat to Spain. The veteran's best stop was when he foiled Xavi's powerful effort. Miss of the day: Marchisio denied twice Italy's Claudio Marchisio did well to get past the last Croatia defender but couldn't beat goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa on two attempts. Manager decision: Torres starts After his two poor misses against Italy, Torres was unlikely to start ahead of goalscorer Fabregas, but Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque proved he had a point trusting El Nino. Quote of the day: Chasing shadows "They're the best team I've ever faced without a shadow of a doubt. At times, well for the vast majority, we were chasing shadows and never got near them.” Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews about Spain.
