INGLEWOOD, California, July 10 : Spain manager Luis de la Fuente's golden touch carried his side into the World Cup semi-finals on Friday as Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino, two players elevated by his bold selection calls, scored the goals in a tense 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium.Fabian, a surprise starter

Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory

Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France