Spain's national football team experienced their first loss after the winning the World Cup in South Africa just a few months ago.

Argentina, on the other hand, is experiencing a good run under interim coach, Sergio Batista who took the reigns when the Argentine Football Association did not renew Diego Maradona's contract.

The friendly match was held on September 7, 2010 at River Plate's Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, with an estimated 55,000 audience. The match ended with 4-1, in favor of Argentina.

The first goal was scored by FIFA's 2009 Player of the Year Lionel Messi in the 10th minute. He kissed the crest on his shirt in celebration as a seeming answer to criticisms about his dedication to La Albiceleste. Three minutes later, it was followed by a goal from former River Plate player and current Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain. Carlos Tevez scored another goal for Argentina in the 34th minute as he outwits La Furia Roja keeper Pepe Reina. Fernando Llorente, who came in as substitute for David Villa, scores the lone goal for Spain in the 84th minute. Sergio Aguero, who substituted for Higuain, finally seals the match with a late, injury time goal.

With Argentina's second victory under Batista, speculations are ripe about the interim coach signing a contract with the AFA to be Argentina's manager by the end of the year.

Sources:
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