SPAIN have eased into the last-16 of the World Cup with a comfortable victory over Austria.
The European nations were battling for a spot in the next round of the tournament against either Portugal or Croatia.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored the opening goal for Spain against Austria Credit: Reuters
Pedro Porro headed in Spain’s second Credit: Reuters
The European champions thought they had the lead with Marc Cucurella’s strike, but it was ruled out for a soft foul on the Austrian goalkeeper.
They did get their deserved lead as Mike Oyarzabal slotted past Alexander Schlager from Cucurella’s low cross in the 36th minute.
Spain almost got their second as Alex Baena struck the bar from a free kick and Lamine Yamal could only hit Schlager with the rebound.
Pedro Porro headed in his first-ever international goal in the 65th minute to add some comfort to his side’s position.
Marc Cucurella had a goal ruled out by the officials Credit: AP
Lamine Yamal impressed for Spain yet again Credit: Reuters
Former Chelsea man Carney Chukwuemeka fired wide for Austria as they tried to get themselves back into the tie.
But any hope of a comeback was ruled out as Oyarzabal broke through and made it 3-0 in the closing stages.
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