It is the sensation of this World Cup! The world champion is already after two days out of the tournament: Desolate Spaniards lose to Chile 0:2. The defending champion so has no further chance at last sixteen.

Spain, the world and European champions, six years belonged in world football, has already resigned at the World Cup in Brazil after two games.

After the 0:2 (0:2) defeat to Chile, the Spaniards in Group B six points behind in second place. Chile and the Netherlands, who had previously won their match against Australia 3-2 are qualified for the knockout stages. Eduardo Vargas (20th minute) and Charles Aránguiz (43) provided the goals against the favorites.

Chile’s Arturo Vidal exulted: “This is fantastic, the best moment of the Chilean football history.” Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas said. “I want to apologize to the fans, it was not to be, we are very unhappy..” After the disaster in the opening game against the Netherlands (1:5), the team of coach Vicente del Bosque was under pressure.

The coach tried to stabilize his team by bringing Bayern Munich’s Javi Martínez for Gerard Piqué. He also installed veteran Xavi, who appeared last not physically be on the height to which bank. For him, played winger Pedro – a more offensive variant.

Spain 0 Chile 2:Vidal takes Spain playmaker out of the lot

But Del Bosque’s actions should not be cashed out. Chile from the start was the more dangerous team: After a few seconds Vargas was detached in the Spanish penalty area the ball from Xabi Alonso could it just yet prevent the conclusion and goes off for a corner (1). The following header from Gonzalo Jara flew only just outside the goal (2).

Spain looked nervous, and that should not change for a long time. Against the aggressive pressing Chileans a controlled build-up play was hardly possible. This was also the fact that Sergio Busquets was permanently playmaker edited by Chile Arturo Vidal and taken as much from the game.

An individual error led to 0:1. Xabi Alonso vertändelte the ball in their own Häfte, it happened very quickly: Alexis Sanchez served Aránguiz transversely placed the box on Vargas – the guide for Chile was not undeserved (20). Just before the break put the South Americans by: Goalkeeper Casillas, who had already caught against the Netherlands a disastrous day, struggled up, limping kick directly forward from, Aránguiz took the rebound with the Pike and scored the second goal for Chile (43 ).

Spain 0 Chile 2:The world champion dawned that he had no chance

Spain remains harmless in the entire first half Selección came only a real chance (Xabi Alonso/15.). The defending champion was not on though; with power and new staff, Koke came for Xabi Alonso, the Spaniards tried to come back. The result were some opportunities early in the second half, of which the clearest Busquets missed (52). Seriously fear for their victory no longer had the Chileans.

The Spaniards gradually dawned that Chile was not going to take the lead, the attacks subsided. Andrés Iniesta made ​​again for a dangerous action (84), a degree from Sergio Ramos was resolved before the goal line (90). The South Americans are continually setting the counter, but also not met. Mauricio Isla missed the greatest opportunity to make it 3-0 (68).

For Spain, it comes in the final game against Australia on Monday  just a matter of saying goodbye with grace from the World Cup. Spain coach Del Bosque wanted after the final whistle to know anything about a possible withdrawal: “Is this the end of the Spanish national team I do not think I’ve tried since the first day, to do the best for the Spanish football and I will continue to do so?. . ”

Chile and the Netherlands on the other hand fight in a direct duel to win the group – and about to go out of their way in the second round in Brazil. Vidal is already looking ahead: “It was a great game There are still many difficult games but if we want to be world champion, we all need to win…”

Spain 0 Chile 2 Match Stats

 0:1 Vargas (20) 

0:2 Aranguiz (43)

Spain: Casillas – Azpilicueta, Martínez, Ramos, Alba – Xabi Alonso (from 46 Koke, Busquets – Pedro (from 76 Cazorla), Silva, Iniesta – Costa (from 64 Torres)

Chile: Bravo – Medel, Silva, Jara – Isla, Aranguiz (from 64th Gutiérrez), Diaz, Mena – Vidal (from 88 Carmona) – Vargas (from 85th Valdivia), Sanchez

Referee: Mark Geiger (USA)

Attendance: 74 101

Yellow cards: Alonso – Vidal, Mena

Shots: 16:8

Corners: 7:1

Possession: 60% / 40%

Spain 0 Chile 2 World Cup Group B Match 1st Half Video

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Spain 0 Chile 2 World Cup Group B Match 2nd Half Video

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