Game # 19 - Spain vs Chile

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Stunningly, Spain lost 2-0 to Chile and got eliminated, the very first team to do so. I wonder if that is the first time a defending champion hasn't even made it through the group stage and, indeed, been the very first team eliminated? Chile looked great throughout the game and, once that first goal was scored, never looked like losing. The look on the Spanish players' faces said it all - they were playing a vastly better side and they knew it. The Spanish did try later in the second half but it was all too little, all too late despite having twice as many shots on goal and more possession. Chile are looking like a strong team to go far in this tournament.

Just as an aside, sadly, this result also eliminated Australia so Group B got sorted out very quickly!