Spain, a championship favorite, defeated Austria 3-0 in the World Cup knockout match on Thursday. Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals, and Pedro Porro added another in the second half.
Impressive Performance
La Roja put on its most impressive performance of the tournament, demonstrating offensive creativity and defensive rigor throughout its lineup. The team has yet to allow a goal at this year’s World Cup.
Coach Luis De La Fuente said, “The great teams step up when it’s needed. We played a great match. We came close to perfection, but we must keep improving.”
Next Match
Spain will next face the winner of Portugal’s match against Croatia in the round of 16 on Monday.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.