Torres blows away Irish, Croats draw Italy at Euro 2012
- Published: 15 Jun 2012 at 08.48
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Fernando Torres put to bed any debate about his form on Thursday as 'El Nino' scored a double to inspire defending champions Spain to a 4-0 drubbing of a gutsy but outclassed Ireland.
Spanish forward Fernando Torres (2nd R) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during their Euro 2012 Group C match against Ireland, on June 14, at the Gdansk Arena. Torres put to bed any debate about his form as 'El Nino' scored a double to inspire defending champions Spain to a 4-0 drubbing of a gutsy but outclassed Ireland.
His double and goals by David Silva and Cesc Fabregas sent the Spanish top of Group C on goal difference from Croatia while defeat ended Irish hopes of progressing to the last eight.
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