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3:0 (1:0)
  • JAVI RODRIGUEZ (18'45")
  • FERNANDAO (20'21", 21'45")

Referee Hector MESEN

Summary

Stylish Spain top Group D

Stylish Spain top Group D

A 3-0 win over Uruguay ensured that Spain pipped Iran to top spot in Group D on goal difference and avoid Brazil in the second group phase. Spain coach Venancio Lopez must have felt confident going into this match as he rested key men Luis Amado and Kike. His decision paid off as La Furia Roja were good value for their victory over a stubborn and hardworking Uruguayan outfit. Two ...

Highlights

Line-up

ESP
URU
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Venancio LOPEZ (ESP)
(URU) Gustavo SANCHEZ
Officials
  • Referee: Hector MESEN (CRC)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Elix PERALTA (PAN)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Ivan SHABANOV (RUS)
  • Fourth official: Sergio GHIBAUDI (ARG)
  • Misses next match if booked
  • Not in lineup

Quotes

"Uruguay defended very well and it was hard for us to create clear openings, but today the most important thing was the result," Venancio Lopez, Spain coach.

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STATISTICS
SpainStatisticsUruguay
18Shots8
5Corner kicks1
2Yellow cards3
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
61%Possession (%)39%