Spain win with three goals: Spain into the last 16

In the World Cup Round of 32, Spain produced an effective performance against Austria to win 3-0 and book their place in the last 16. Establishing their superiority clearly on the pitch, Spain continued their run in the tournament without dropping points.

Spain were the side who went ahead. Meeting the ball from an assist by Marc Cucurella, Mikel Oyarzabal found the net in the 36th minute to put his team 1-0 up. Finishing the first half in front, Spain maintained their superiority in the second half. In the 66th minute, from a chance set up by Alex Baena, Pedro Porro doubled the lead.

Effective in the closing stages of the match as well, Spain found their third goal in the 89th minute. Taking the stage again from an assist by Marc Cucurella, Mikel Oyarzabal scored his second and his team's third goal to make it 3-0. Notably ahead of their opponents in possession, expected goals and chance creation throughout the match, Spain reflected their superiority on the result in full.

With this win, Spain reached the last 16. Drawing attention with their high possession and effective attacking play, the side showed they are keeping up their bid in the tournament. Austria, meanwhile, were eliminated at this stage despite their effort and bowed out of the tournament. Spain's opponent in the last 16 will be one of the eagerly awaited storylines of the tournament.

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Match by the numbers: Possession 66%-34% (in Spain's favor), expected goals (xG) 2.22-0.49 (in Spain's favor), total shots 21-5, big chances 3-1, touches in the opposition box 48-11.