World Cup, group stage, day 3

Saudi Arabia 0 - Spain 1

Spain ended the group stage with three wins out of three, although their 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia was not as big as they had hoped. With top spot virtually assured, Luis Aragonés rested all of his first choice players. But a great performance by the Saudi keeper Zaid meant that "la selección" had to make do with Juanito's headed goal from a Reyes free kick late in the first half. Even the appearance of Torres, Villa and Xavi in the second half couldn't change things, and the Arab side could have even saved a point when they put Cañizares to the test late on. Spain's opponents for the last 16 will be known tonight once the Group G matches finish, with France, Switzerland and their nemesis from the last edition South Korea all possible rivals. (23.06.06)