Spain send Portugal packing

SPAIN’S crusade to add the World Cup trophy to their Euro 2008 title continued last night with a closely-fought last-16 win over Iberian neighbours Portugal.

Vicente Del Bosque’s side dominated on the ball as usual but were frustrated for long periods by Portugal, who had decent chances of their own at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium.

Ultimately Spain’s patience paid off, however, as David Villa’s 63rd-minute goal secured victory exactly two years to the day since their European triumph in Austria.