Del Bosque: 'It was an awkward match'

Santi Cazorla and Juanfran scored for a second-string Spain side to help the reigning world and European champions to victory in Malabo.

Jimmy Bermudez had equalised for the hosts on 36 minutes, but the visitors never looked like losing despite failing to build on their one-goal advantage.

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