World Cup 2002 : Spain beats South Africa 3-2 to qualify for the Round of 16
DAEJEON, Jun. 12, 2002 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 : Spain defeated South Africa by a score of 3-2 (halftime: 2-1), in a World Cup group stage game on Wednesday night at the Daejeon World Cup Stadium.
Raúl scored dual goals
Spain dominated the first half thanks to goals from Raúl ('4) and Mendieta ('45). Leading 2-1 at the break, the Spaniards further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Raúl in the 56th minute.
Spain advance to the Round of 16. South Africa is eliminated.Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
South Africa at the World Cup
- 2 appearance (1998)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1994)
Spain at the World Cup
- 11 appearances (first in 1934)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1934)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1950)
South Africa
2:3
Spain
2:3 (1:2)
- 12 June 2002
- 20:30
- Daejeon
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9 |
 Paraguay | 4 |
| South Africa | 4 |
 Slovenia | 0 |
Matches
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