Villa on song as Spain beat Chile 2-1

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An inspired David Villa scored one sublime goal and created another for Andres Iniesta as European champions Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1 and advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday.

Both sides created early chances at a noisy Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria, before a combination of sublime skill and reckless goalkeeping led to the European champions' opening goal in the 24th minute.

In Image: Spain's Sergio Busquets, front right, and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas, second from right in front, applaud supporters following the World Cup group H soccer match

Text: Reuters

Images: AP