The Spanish National Team confirmed its candidacy for the title and qualified for the round of 16 of the World Cup by beating Austria 3-0, in a match that they dominated from start to finish under the direction of Luis de la Fuente.
La Roja showed personality, good ball handling and forcefulness to overcome an Austrian team that never found a way to stop the Spanish attack. From the first minutes they took control of the game, generated the best opportunities and reflected on the scoreboard the superiority exhibited on the field of play.
Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring a minute later 36 and sent Spain into the break with an advantage. In the second half, Pedro Porro widened the difference at minute 66 with a precise definition that practically sentenced the match. Oyarzabal scored again in the 89th minute and scored his double to seal the 3-0 victory against an Austria that offered little resistance.
With his two goals, Oyarzabal consolidated himself as Spain’s top scorer in the tournament, with four goals. The forward once again stood out for his ability to appear in decisive moments.
Qualification allows Spain to advance steadily in the competition and keep its aspirations of winning the championship intact. The Iberian team has shown solid, balanced and effective football, characteristics that place it among the main candidates for the title.
Spain now awaits the winner of the series between Portugal and Croatia, their rival in the round of 16. The team led by Luis de la Fuente will seek to maintain the level shown against Austria to continue in the race towards the decisive phases of the World Cup.