Spain happy to progress

Spain became the first side to qualify for the second round of the World Cup after supersub Fernando Morientes steered them to a 3-1 victory over Paraguay.

Spain became the first side to qualify for the second round of the World Cup after supersub Fernando Morientes steered them to a 3-1 victory over Paraguay.

Morientes came off the bench for the second half with Spain 1-0 behind thanks to Carles Puyol’s own goal, and his appearance had the desired effect.

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