Spain qualify for last 16

Published June 20, 2006

STUTTGART, June 19: Late strikes from Raul and a Fernando Torres double saw Spain come from behind to claim a dramatic 3-1 win over Tunisia that clinched a place in the last 16 knockout stages of the World Cup.

Tunisia had looked on course for a shock Group H win over the much-fancied Spaniards when midfielder Joahar Mnari steered home at the second attempt after striker Ziad Jaziri had teased his way past three Spain defenders in the eighth minute.

The 2004 African champions looked as though they might keep Spain at bay as their defence deflected wave after wave of attacks in the second half.—Reuters

Switzerland win

DORTMUND: World Cup Group G result here on Monday:

Switzerland 2

Togo 0

Ukraine beat S. Arabia

HAMBURGH: Group H result:

Ukraine 4

Saudi Arabia 0

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