World Cup
Jun 23, 2014 5.00pm
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HT : 0 1
FT Arena de Baixada, Curitiba
  • Matthew Spiranovic 88' yellowcard
  • Mile Jedinak 90'+2' yellowcard
  • goal David Villa 36'
  • yellowcard Sergio Ramos 62'
  • goal Fernando Torres 69'
  • goal Juan Mata 82'

Team News: Vicente del Bosque overhauls Spain side for Australia clash

Del Bosque overhauls Spain

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has overhauled his side for their World Cup encounter with Australia, making seven changes in total from their defeat to Chile.

Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, Xabi Alonso and Andres Iniesta are the only players who remain from that loss as Pepe Reina, David Villa and Fernando Torres are among those who come into the starting XI.

There are also places for Santi Cazorla, Raul Albiol and Koke.

The Aussies have made three changes following their defeat to the Netherlands as Adam Taggart, Oliver Bozanic and Alex Wilkinson are all given the nod by manager Ange Postecoglou. Tim Cahill misses out through suspension.

Australia: Ryan; Davidson, Spiranovic, Taggart, Oar, Bozanic, Jedinak, Leckie, McGowan, McKay, Wilkinson Subs: Langerak, Galekovic, Wright, Luongo, Holland, Vidosic, Bresciano, Troisi, Milligan, Halloran

Spain: Reina; Albiol, Juanfran, Iniesta, Villa, Torres, Alonso, Ramos, Koke, Alba, Cazorla Subs: Casillas, De Gea, Azpilicueta, Javi Martinez, Busquets, Fabregas, Xavi, Iniesta, Mata, Silva, Pedro, Diego Costa

You can follow Sports Mole's live text coverage of this evening's match here.

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