Villa kick-starts Spain’s challenge

DAVID VILLA almost had a perfect night as a goal in each half from the new Barcelona recruit helped Spain get their World Cup campaign back on track in Ellis Park last night.

A wonderful individual effort in the first half was followed by a goal forged by brilliant movement off the ball in the second.

The only thing missing was the hat-trick to crown the performance as he sidefooted wide a second-half penalty and struck the crossbar early on.