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Spain's David Villa, right, scores his side's first goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and Spain at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Spain's David Villa, right, scores his side's first goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between Australia and Spain at the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)Michael Sohn/Associated Press

Australia vs. Spain: Goals and Highlights from Group B Match

Sean Swaby
Jun 23, 2014

Spain salvaged a bit of pride in an otherwise forgetful World Cup, putting away Australia 3-0 on Monday in Group B.ย 

The defending champions won the previous World Cup and the past two European Championships, but were eliminated after only two matches following defeats to the Netherlands and Chile.ย 

David Villa put Spain ahead in the 36th minute with a tricky backheel finish from close range:ย 

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#Mundial2014 ยกGolazo de taquito! David Villa le da alegrรญa a la triste #ESP con este taco. #ESP 1 #AUS 0 #R... https://t.co/aPGCd1H2GC

โ€” UNE Mejor juntos (@UNEMejorjuntos) June 23, 2014"

Fernando Torres, of all people, doubled Spain's lead with a calm finish in the 69th minute.ย 

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Fernando Torres scores 2-0 Spain https://t.co/umTogwUYiY

โ€” gifdsports (@gifdsports) June 23, 2014"

Juan Mata put the finishing touches on Spain's thorough performance, nutmegging Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan after a pinpoint pass from Cesc Fabregas.ย 

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#Mundial2014 La despedida del campeรณn es con goles. Juan Mata y la amplia ventaja. #ESP 3 #AUS 0 #Repeticiรณn https://t.co/2qGq6JXt6b

โ€” UNE Mejor juntos (@UNEMejorjuntos) June 23, 2014"
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