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Belarus 0-1 Spain: Scrappy game gets Silva winner

Spain sealed a crucial victory in Euro 2016 qualifying as David Silva's goal earned a hard-fought win at Belarus on Sunday.

David Silva netted the only goal as Spain battled its way to a 1-0 victory against Belarus in their Euro 2016 qualifier in Borisov.

Spain had comfortably dispatched its opponent 3-0 in the reverse fixture back in November, but proceedings were not quite so straightforward in this Group C encounter.

The visiting side dominated the first period, and took the lead in the final minute of the half when Silva smashed home following a free kick from Cesc Fabregas.