Spain easily passes to 1/8 of the final, beats Austria clean

Michael Oyarzabal finalised a fine action to unlock the score in the first part, just moments after Marc Cucrellas was no doubt cancelled with a goal, following a slight foul accorded to the goalkeeper.

However, this had no impact on the course of the match, as “La Roonery” dominated from top to bottom.

Pedro Porro scored his first goal with the national in the 66th minute, doubling the advantage and robbing Austria of any hope of a return.

Then, several other good cases were missed before Oyartzabal achieved his second goal of the match, again after a Cucurela assisting, sealing Spain's most convincing performance to date.

In 1/8 of the final, Spain will face Croatia or Portugal, as it aims to win the second World Cup in history.

Based on this presentation, it seems to be an opponent no one would want to face in later stages.

The first blow towards the gate came in just over a minute of play, when a quick recovery of the ball enabled Lamine Yamal to head towards the area, but his left kick from the border of the area was easily controlled by Alexander Schlager.

A few moments later, a flying blow by Danny Olmos after a crossing of Pedro Porro seemed to be heading toward the net but was blocked by his teammate.

From the angle that followed, a Spanish headshot was narrowed out by Kevin Danso.

Austria stabilised and created its first case, when a dangerous crossing of Marcel Sabitzer from the left passed just a few inches from Michael Gregorisch's head.

A beautiful combination between Yamal and Pedri was followed by an elegant touch of Olmos, but Stefan Posch intervened at the last moment to get rid of the ball.

From the next corner shock, Spain thought it had crossed the edge.

The ball was arched in the small area, Schlager punched him away, but only to Cucurela, who sent him powerfully into the net.

However, the goal was controversially canceled, as the referee awarded fouls to the goalkeeper, though there was no clear interference from the Spanish players.

The decision reminded him of the match between Germany and Paraguay, where Germans were similarly canceled a goal.

Later, Michael Oyartzabal tried with a powerful blow to the left, but Schlager reacted brilliantly by diverting it to the corner.

Spain's dominance continued and the reward came in the 36th minute, when after a distinctive combination of beauty, Cucurela followed back for Oyarzabal, who sent the ball quietly to the net for his third goal at this Cup World.

Spain's pressure did not stop until the break. A spectacular blow of Alex Baenas' punishment crashed on the stake and the ball ended up at Yamal, but the young talent failed to take him beyond Schreer, who made another crucial reception and was still holding Austria in play.

The second part began at the same pace. A decisive intervention at the last moment denied Olmos a direct blow, while a Rodri's attempt narrowed by the pillar.

Sasa Kalajdzic was activated to give more life to Austria, and with his first touch he hit with his head a little over the transversity after a crossover in the area.

This was a reminder that Austria was still at stake how long the result remained 1-0. However, just before the second hydration break, Spain achieved its second goal.

After a patient and methodical construction of the action, Baana arched in the area, and Pedro Porro scored headlight.

Austria's best case came just over ten minutes before the end, when after some beautiful combinations at the area border, Carney Chukwemeka tried towards the gate, but the former Chelsea player sent the ball outside.

Austria again experienced another chronization, which Posch struck with his head from the right guard's position, but the ball narrowed outside.

Austria's attempts to return to the game left space in defense that Spain tried to exploit.

In two cases, Deputy Ferran Torres failed to reach the last touch to create a clean note.

Yamal was also close to his moment in this World Cup, when after a fine piece of ball ended up at him in the area, but his twist was blocked in the fatal line by David Alabama.

Another goal seemed to be only a matter of time and it came two minutes before the end of the regular time.

Cucurella once again found Oyartzabal totally free in the area, while Real Sociedad's assailant did not miss its finalisation with a touch, giving even more splendor to a fully deserved victory of Spain