Spain's fans arrive in Kaiserslautern expecting their side to record their third Group H win ahead of the knockout phase Saudi Arabia's supporters are determined to enjoy their team's last match in the World Cup following a draw and a defeat Antonio Lopez of Spain (r) and Saudi Arabia's Khaled Aziz battle for the ball in the opening stages of the match The Saudis suffer a setback when Aziz is stretchered off after seeming to pull his hamstring while attempting a backheel And the underdogs go behind when Gutierrez Juanito powers an unstoppable header past Saudi keeper Mabrouk Zaid Juanito's goal - scored nine minutes before the break - is a deserved breakthrough for the dominant Spaniards Defender Redha Tukar keeps Real Madrid's Spain striker Raul at bay early in the second half Saud Kariri sends Jose Antonio Reyes tumbling as Spain are unable to cap their victory with a second goal The Saudi Arabian players salute the crowd as they bow out of the competiton - Spain meanwhile go marching on
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