SPAIN DETHRONED

Defending champion Spain, the power house for the past six years, have been eliminated from World Cup contention with a 2-0 loss to Chile. In one word DETHRONED

Spain's famed passing game failed against a high-tempo, tenacious and positive minded Chile team. Eduardo Vargas tricked goalkeeper Iker Casillas into diving the wrong way, then shot into an unguarded goal in the 20th minute. Charles Aranguiz scored in the 43rd when the ball landed at his feet after Casillas punched out a free kick.

Spain's second loss, after a 5-1 rout by the Netherlands, ended any hope of advancing. Chile and the Netherlands will both advance, regardless of who wins the game between them. Spain won the European Championships in 2008 and 2012, in addition to the 2010 World Cup.