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Spain snatched a 2-2 draw against Morocco on Monday to qualify for the World Cup last 16 and take top spot in Group B ahead of Portugal on goals scored.
Morocco striker Khalid Boutaib gave the north African side a shock early lead but Isco levelled, blasting high into the net after a layoff from Andres Iniesta.
Morocco, already eliminated, struck again in the 81st minute when substitute Youssef En-Nesyri crashed in a header which looked set to inflict a first defeat on Spain since Euro 2016. But substitute Iago Aspas levelled in stoppage-time after consultation from the video assistant referee (VAR).
Spain will play host Russia in the last 16.
Portugal Iran draw
Portugal qualified for the round of 16 at the World Cup despite being held 1-1 by Iran in World Cup Group B on Monday after Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has a penalty saved by Iran's Alireza Beiranvand in Mordovia Arena, Saransk, Russia on June 25, 2018.
The European champions, needing a draw to qualify, went ahead with a stunning Ricardo Quaresma goal in the 45th minute.
Ronaldo had a chance to extend the lead when he won a penalty in the 51st minute but Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand dived to his left to save his effort from the spot. Karim Ansarifard equalised with a stoppage time penalty awarded after a video review.
Portugal finished the round with five points, but are second in the group behind Spain on goals scored. The team will face Uruguay—group A’s table toppers—in the last 16.
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