Spain 1-1 Kazakhstan
Spain goals: Jesus Gordilo (17)
Kazakhstan goals: Birzhan Orazov (1)
Player of the Match: Higuita (Kazakhstan)
Kazakhstan were astonishingly ahead after only seven seconds. Douglas Jr dinked the ball into the path of the onrushing Birzhan Orazov, whose spectacular volley gave Jesus Herrero no chance.
Dauren Tursagulov was then sent off and, though Spain couldn’t capitalise upon their two-minute numerical advantage, they did pull level through Gordillo.
La Roja had the better of the action thereafter and peppered their opponents’ goal with shots. They nevertheless found the great Higutia, who made over 20 saves, in exceptional form.
Kazakhstan return to the court against Libya on Wednesday, while Spain meet New Zealand
