Spain v Portugal, 29 June 2010

Kick-Off: 20:30 Local (19:30 BST) Man of the Match: Xavi (Spain) Assistant referees: Ricardo Casas (Argentina) Hernán Maidana (Argentina) Fourth official: Carlos Batres (Guatemala) Fifth official: Carlos Pastrana (Honduras) Spain defeated Portugal 1–0 in the Iberian derby to progress to the quarter finals where they were to play Paraguay. Spain dominated the game with a ball possession ratio of 62% and several opportunities, but had to endure a pair of missed chances by the Portuguese in the first half, including one by Hugo Almeida which nearly resulted in a goal. In the second half, the Portuguese attacking threat decreased, and the entry of Fernando Llorente for Fernando Torres on the field brought new energy to the Spanish team. The only goal of the match came on the 63rd minute: David Villa picked up a brilliant pass by Xavi, having his first shot saved, but then lifted the rebound into the roof of the net. Post-match replays showed that the goal was scored from an offside position (0.22m according to ESPN axis).