FIFA World Cup 2010 - Chile vs Spain Live Stream

Friday, June 25, 2010 2:30 PM EDT / 18:30 GMT
Group H - Chile vs Spain
Loftus Versfeld Stadium Pretoria

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UPDATE: Spain beats Chile 2-1, both progress at the Round of 16

GAME RECAP

Andres Iniesta had a goal for Spain as his team beat Chile 2-1 to claim the top billing in Group H. Chile also advanced to the knockout phase.

David Villa and Andres Iniesta scored first-half goals as Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1 on Friday, sending both teams into the round of 16 at the World Cup.

Villa scored from 45 meters (yards) in the 24th minute at Loftus Versfeld Stadium. He ran on to a loose ball and curled a left-footed shot into an open goal after Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo had rushed out of the area to clear the ball.

“David’s goal was very important because it occurred at a time when it was very uncomfortable for us,” Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta said. “After the goal, we felt more comfortable on the pitch.”

It was 2-0 in the 37th when Iniesta, who returned from a right leg injury, jumped on a loose ball in midfield and worked it to Villa down the left. Villa drew two defenders before passing back to Iniesta to side-foot a right-footed shot past Bravo.

Chile’s hopes of a comeback were dented when Marco Estrada was sent off, booked for a second time during the buildup to the second goal. Drafted into the side to replace the suspended Carlos Carmona as holding midfielder, Estrada was shown his first yellow card in the 21st and then a red for tripping Fernando Torres.

Despite being down to ten men, Chile got a goal back when substitute Rodrigo Millar scored in the 47th from a shot that deflected off Spain’s Gerard Pique.

Spain finished top of Group H with six points and will play Portugal in the next round, while Chile also got six points but an inferior goal difference and will face Brazil.

“We have a unique opportunity,” Iniesta said. “The team has completed its goal to reach the next round. (Now) the draw with Portugal is difficult.”

In the other group match, Honduras held Switzerland to a 0-0 draw, eliminating both teams.

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