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Morata scores late as Spain draws with Colombia in friendly

MURCIA, Spain (AP) Alvaro Morata scored in the 87th minute as Spain salvaged a 2-2 draw in a friendly against Colombia on Wednesday, remaining unbeaten under coach Julen Lopetegui.

Morata headed home a cross from the left-flank by Saul Niguez to extend Spain’s streak without a loss to nine games since Lopetegui took over after the European Championship last year.

The hosts opened the scoring with a goal by David Silva in the 22nd minute following a cross by Pedro Rodriguez. But Colombia equalized through Edwin Cardona in the 39th after a mistake by defenders Gerard Pique and Cesar Azpilicueta, who waited for each other to make a challenge and left the midfielder free to score from inside the area.