Oyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockout

Mikel Oyarzabal's brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.

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Mikel Oyarzabal’s brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.

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Spain coasted past Austria and into the FIFA World Cup last 16 on Thursday, thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win, with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.

The European champions controlled possession and sliced through the Austrian defence in a typically dominant performance in Los Angeles, as Hollywood stars Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem and singer Rosalia cheered on.