World Cup: Spain knock out Portugal

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a close-fought game in Cape Town on Tuesday. Vincente del Bosque's side goes on to a quarterfinal date with Paraguay, who beat Japan in a penalty shootout earlier in the day. World Cup: Spain knock out Portugal In the last day of the World Cup's round of 16, Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a sudden death knockout clash at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. David Villa bagged the goal for the Spaniards midway through the second half. Vincente del Bosque's men now face Paraguay in the quarterfinals. The Spanish received their first yellow card of the tournament in the 74th minute, after Xabi Alonso brought down Pedro Mendes. Paraguay clinched their place in the quarterfinals after beating Japan 5-3 in a penalty shootout. The match went into penalties after neither team managed to score after 90 minutes of regulation time, and 30 minutes of extra time. Japan's fate was sealed after Yuichi Komano hit the crossbar as the penalty count was poised at 3-2 to Paraguay. David Villa (Beta)

World Cup: Spain knock out Portugal

In the last day of the World Cup's round of 16, Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a sudden death knockout clash at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. David Villa bagged the goal for the Spaniards midway through the second half.

Vincente del Bosque's men now face Paraguay in the quarterfinals.

The Spanish received their first yellow card of the tournament in the 74th minute, after Xabi Alonso brought down Pedro Mendes.

Paraguay clinched their place in the quarterfinals after beating Japan 5-3 in a penalty shootout. The match went into penalties after neither team managed to score after 90 minutes of regulation time, and 30 minutes of extra time.

Japan's fate was sealed after Yuichi Komano hit the crossbar as the penalty count was poised at 3-2 to Paraguay.