PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — David Villa and Andres Iniesta scored a goal each to help Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1 and send both teams into the round of 16 from Group H.
Villa scored from 45 meters (yards) in the 24th minute when Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo came out of his area to clear a ball. Iniesta doubled the lead after beating Bravo with a right-footed shot from the edge of the area in the 37th. Marco Estrada sent off after being booked for a second time during the buildup to goal.
Chile substitute Rodrigo Millar scored from a deflected shot in the 47th.
Spain finished at the top of Group H with six points and will play Portugal in the next round.
Spain beats Chile 2-1 at World Cup
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