Spain delivered a dominant performance to defeat Austria 3-0 at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, securing a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup.
Forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added a header as Spain comfortably progressed to the knockout stage.Oyarzabal gave Spain the lead before Porro doubled the advantage with a well-placed header.
The forward then completed his brace in the second half to cap an impressive team performance and put the result beyond doubt.Spain controlled possession for large periods of the match and created the better chances, leaving Austria with little opportunity to mount a comeback.
The victory sends Spain into the Round of 16, where they will face the winner of the clash between Portugal and Croatia, who meet later on Thursday.
With another convincing display, Spain reinforced their credentials as one of the tournament’s strongest contenders as they continue their pursuit of World Cup glory.
