Defending champions Spain have been eliminated from the on-going World Cup in Brazil after they were beaten by Chile 2-0 on Wednesday in the second group B match.
The Europeans couldn't curtail the South Americans who proved to be much of a handful.
Spain however becomes the first defending champion to have lost the first two games and be eliminated from the most glamorous football festival.
In another development, Socceroos of Australia have also been eliminated after losing their second match to Netherland in a competitive affair which ended 2-3 in favour of the Dutch.
Australia's top scorer Tim Cahill also grabbed a sensational goal which qualifies for the tournament's best at the moment.
What's left of the group is mere formality between Australia and Spain while the Netherlands will tackle Chile tot ascertain who tops the group.
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