2010 World Cup: Day 19

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 30, 2010

2010 World Cup: Day 19

Spain 1, Portugal 0

After Spain spent much of the day with the possession advantage but unable to break through, David Villa scored his fourth goal of the World Cup in the match's 63rd minute. Taking a pass from Xavi Hernandez, Villa was stoned by Portuguese goalkeeper Eduardo on his original shot. But he fired the rebound high into the goal.

Spain 1, Portugal 0

Spain dominated possession throughout the match, holding the ball for 65 percent of the day. The possession advantage led to increased pressure on the Portuguese and allowed the Spaniards to get eight clean shots on goal.

Spain 1, Portugal 0

Villa sprinted to the corner after his goal, jubilant and sensing that it might be the goal to put Spain through to the quarterfinals. He slid on his knees and let out a yell while his teammates mobbed him to celebrate.

Spain 1, Portugal 0

With abundant hoopla surrounding him coming into the tournament, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo again failed to deliver on the biggest of stages. He was rendered ineffective for most of the match against Spain, and his only goal of the World Cup came late in a 7-0 rout against North Korea in the group stage.

Spain 1, Portugal 0

Hugo Almeida had one of Portugal's best chances of the match, just missing connecting on a header off a cross from Raul Meireles while Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas attempted to punch the ball away.

Paraguay 0 (5), Japan 0 (3)

Lining up to watch their World Cup fate, Paraguay players exhaled jubilantly after a goal in the penalty kick round of their match against Japan. Paraguay's players could celebrate every time -- each of its five penalty kicks found the back of the net.

Paraguay 0 (5), Japan 0 (3)

Paraguay's Lucas Barrios slides in celebration of his made penalty kick, which gave his squad a 2-1 lead in penalties at the time. Barrios finally converted here, after having two shots on goal turned away during the match.

Paraguay 0 (5), Japan 0 (3)

Japan's defense weathered Paraguay's attacks all day, including this chance from Enrique Vera. With both defenses posting shutouts in regulation, the game went into extra time as the third scoreless tie in round of 16 history.

Paraguay 0 (5), Japan 0 (3)

Keisuke Honda, who had carried Japan to the second round of play in the World Cup, couldn't do so against Paraguay. The Paraguayan defense keyed on Honda, not allowing him to get a shot on goal. Honda also committed seven fouls during the game and was booked for a yellow card.

Paraguay 0 (5), Japan 0 (3)

Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar only had two saves in the match, but he was in the middle of the action constantly, as evidence by this leaping grab at a cross attempt.

Paraguay 0 (5), Japan 0 (3)

Nelson Haedo Valdez (18) came on as a sub in the 60th minute and made his presence felt for the remainder of the match. He had three shots and two on goal, keeping pressure on Japan's goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima.

Paraguay 0 (5), Japan 0 (3)

Carlos Bonet (middle) heads the ball away on an attempt for Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo. The two tussled all day, with Endo committing four fouls in the match.