Spain vs Austria FIFA World Cup Match Result: Oyarzabal brace leads dominant Spain into last 16 with 3-0 win over Austria

Spain’s impressive 3-0 win over Austria, highlighted by two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a header from Pedro Porro, secured their place in the round of 16 at the World Cup. (AP Photo) A clinical brace from Mikel Oyarzabal powered dominant Spain to a convincing 3-0 win over Austria at the SoFi Stadium on Friday to seal their place in the last 16 of the World Cup. This is Spain’s first win in a World Cup knockout match since their historic title campaign in 2010.Right-back Pedro Porro also got on the scoresheet in the second half as La Roja produced their most impressive performance of the tournament, mesmerizing the sold-out crowds with their trademark possession and attacking creativity.Spain’s defensive record remains flawless, having yet to concede a goal in the tournament. Goalkeeper Unai Simón kept a fourth consecutive clean sheet without having to make a save as a relentless Spanish back line prevented Austria from registering a single shot on target.The European champions unleashed their full attacking power after a hydration break in the first half. In the 36th minute, Real Sociedad captain Oyarzabal found himself unmarked in the penalty area and broke the deadlock by knocking home a sharp pass from Marco Cucurella.Spain doubled their lead in the 66th minute when Álex Baena broke and played a perfectly balanced cross to the onrushing Porro, who buried an emphatic header to celebrate his first international goal. Oyarzabal then completed the masterclass in the 89th minute, using another smart assist from Cucurella to net his second of the night.Austria fought bravely, with goalkeeper Alexander Schlager making six crucial saves, while defender David Alaba produced a spectacular goal-line break in the final minutes to deny 18-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal. However, Ralf Rangnick’s side was eventually outclassed.With this victory, Luis de la Fuente’s men extended their unbeaten streak to 35 competitive matches. The comfortable win firmly re-established Spain as heavy title contenders after disappointing exits from the last three editions of the tournament.Spain will now travel to Dallas on Monday to face the winner of the spectacular Portugal-Croatia encounter in the round of 16.