Rafael Santos Borré not only played the whole 90 minutes but scored the winning goal as Colombia defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a friendly on Sunday evening.
There was no such joy for Djibril Sow and Switzerland, who remain without a win in the UEFA Nations League after losing 4-0 to Portugal. Sow started for the Nati before being withdrawn on 81 minutes.
Filip Kostic was rested as Serbia cruised to a 4-1 Nations League victory over Slovenia, while Jens Petter Hauge was an 89th-minute substitute in Norway’s 2-1 win over Sweden.
Hrustic fires Socceroos into play-off final
Croatia and France played out a 1-1 draw, with Eagles midfielder Kristijan Jakic an unused substitute for the hosts.
Ansgar Knauff was also left on the bench for Germany U21s’ 2-1 win against Poland, but Faride Alidou lasted 82 minutes after being named in the starting line-up.
Ajdin Hrustic, meanwhile, played a key role in Australia’s World Cup play-off semi-final triumph over the UAE. Hrustic, who was included in the starting XI, scored in the 84th minute to earn the Socceroos a 2-1 win and set up a play-off final with Peru for a place at the finals in Qatar.
In Munich, historic rivals Germany and England played out an entertaining 1-1 draw. Eintracht goalkeeper Kevin Trapp was an unused substitute at the Allianz Arena.
