Robin van Persie forced off with thigh injury as Holland beat Hungary Reigning World and European champions Spain left it late to extend their run of 22 successive victories in qualifying when they faced Georgia. Having not dropped a point in qualifying since 2007, Spain were thankful for a Roberto Soldado goal in the 86th minute to ensure a 1-0 win. Elsewhere in Europe, Germany beat Austria 2-1 thanks to goals from Marco Reus and Mesut Ozil, Italy ran out 2-0 winners over Malta and Belgium drew 1-1 at home to Croatia. There was better news for Manchester United in Central America where striker Javier Hernandez headed home on the hour to ensure a 1-0 win over Costa Rica and book his country's place in the final qualifying phase. In South America, Argentina stayed at the top of the qualifying table when they came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw with Peru.