Andres Iniesta: Euro 2012 Qualification Is Just Around The Corner

Andres Iniesta believes a win against Lithuania next Tuesday would be enough to seal La Furia Roja’s Euro 2012 qualification. Spain defeated Czech Republic 2-1 on Friday to move six points clear of the pack in Group I.

“If we beat Lithuania, then qualification is going very well,” Iniesta told Marca.

The Barcelona wizard was at his scintillating best against the Czechs, carving out a number of excellent opportunities for his team-mates including the two crucial assists that set up David Villa’s brace.

“Getting this win was very important. The opposition put us in a difficult position with their goal, but we managed to turn it around in the second half,” the diminutive playmaker said reflecting on his side’s performance.

The world champions were expected to cruise to victory but were caught surprised by the Czechs’ resilience and Iniesta was keen to stress the need for improvement.

“We had to do better. On these occasions we must have patience and persevere until the goal comes,” Iniesta said adding his side suffered from fatigue.