Fati on target as Spain clinches win against Jordan ahead of World Cup

Spain clinched a 3-1 win against Jordan in an international friendly at the Amman International Stadium on Thursday.

Spain‘s Nico Williams celebrates scoring their third goal with Rodri. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Alaa Al Sukhni

Ansu Fati seized his chance to impress Spain manager Luis Enrique as the Barcelona youngster scored in his side’s 3-1 victory over Jordan in a World Cup warm-up on Thursday.

The 20-year-old was handed a start and needed only 13 minutes to make his mark in a sold-out Amman International Stadium, converting from a pass by Marco Asensio.

With all eyes on Fati after doubts over whether he would make the 26-man squad, he looked lively, missing a couple of attempts as a Spanish side featuring several fringe players dominated.

Spain made a host of changes after the break, with Robert Sanchez replaced in goal by David Raya, who was called into action to keep out a fine effort by Mahmoud Mardi.

The former world champion doubled its lead in the 56th minute when Carlos Soler dribbled into the box and set up Pablo Sarabia, who made a mess of his effort, but Gavi seized on the loose ball to fire home.

Youngster Nico Williams, who replaced Fati late on, did his cause no harm with a well-taken third in the 84th minute.

Spain blotted its copybook as Jordan managed a late consolation through substitute Hamza Al Dardour after a mistake by substitute Cesar Azpilicueta.

Luis Enrique’s side faces Costa Rica in their World Cup opener on November 23, and they also face Germany and Japan in Group E.