Spain Beat South Africa 2-0, Both Teams Qualify to Semi Final

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Spain Beat South Africa 2-0, Both Teams Qualify to Semi Final

Posted on 20. Jun, 2009 by Greg in Soccer

Spain continue their perfect run in the Confederation Cup in South Africa, beating the hosts 2-0, with David Villa and Fernando Llorente scoring both goals in the second half. David Villa had a penalty stopped in the 49th minute by South Africa’s keeper Itumeleng Khune but redeemed himself a minute later.

The South African side qualified to the Semi Finals despite the loss after Iraq failed to win against New Zealand, finishing their match in a 0-0 draw. Iraq needed to win by two goals in order to advance.

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Spain finishes the Group stage without conceding while scoring 8 goals in 3 games. They now await to see who will it end in the other group with Brazil facing Italy and Egypt facing the United Stated as only Brazil have a place in the Semi’s already. Spain’s victory was their 15th straight, a new record for national sides.