<p> "It's a bit like a beachball," the Spanish captain was quoted as telling the Spanish media on Sunday before going on to describe the unpredictable movement of the ball. <br /><br />"Now it isn't only the goalkeepers (complaining) it is the outfield players as well. It's sad that a competition as important as a World Cup has an element as vital as the ball with such abysmal characteristics." Midfield playmaker Xavi said: "It's a question of getting used to it but in truth it does move around a lot." <br /><br />Casillas earned his 103rd cap in Innsbruck on Saturday, overtaking Real Madrid team mate Raul to become the second most-capped player in the country, behind another keeper Andoni Zubizarreta with 126. <br /><br />The European champions needed a last-minute header from substitute Fernando Llorente to beat the Saudis after a sluggish performance which left coach Vicente del Bosque unimpressed. <br /><br />They have a chance to sharpen up in their next friendly against South Korea, also in Austria, on Thursday.</p>
<p> "It's a bit like a beachball," the Spanish captain was quoted as telling the Spanish media on Sunday before going on to describe the unpredictable movement of the ball. <br /><br />"Now it isn't only the goalkeepers (complaining) it is the outfield players as well. It's sad that a competition as important as a World Cup has an element as vital as the ball with such abysmal characteristics." Midfield playmaker Xavi said: "It's a question of getting used to it but in truth it does move around a lot." <br /><br />Casillas earned his 103rd cap in Innsbruck on Saturday, overtaking Real Madrid team mate Raul to become the second most-capped player in the country, behind another keeper Andoni Zubizarreta with 126. <br /><br />The European champions needed a last-minute header from substitute Fernando Llorente to beat the Saudis after a sluggish performance which left coach Vicente del Bosque unimpressed. <br /><br />They have a chance to sharpen up in their next friendly against South Korea, also in Austria, on Thursday.</p>