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Spain vs Saudi Arabia

Spain fielded reserve goalkeeper Santiago Canizares to give regulkar keeper Iker Casillas a rest.

Spain's second-string, perhaps with their minds already on the last 16, allowed Saudi Arabia almost to snatch an unlikely draw.

A better side than Saudi Arabia would have made them pay. It was an unsatisfying conclusion to Spain's group campaign and a reminder that no opponent at this World Cup can be taken too lightly.

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