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Spain, who won their first World Cup in South Africa in 2010, produced a disciplined display to contain a France side that had scored 16 goals before the semi-final and had been considered among the tournament's most potent attacking teams
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Porro finished clinically to make it 2-0 after Spain continued to dominate proceedings following Mikel Oyarzabal's first-half penalty
Spain have taken the lead after a tense opening spell, forcing France to respond in a heavyweight World Cup semi-final.
Spain have taken the lead after a tense opening spell, forcing France to respond in a heavyweight World Cup semi-final.
The match kicked off at 1pm Bangladesh time tonight (15 July), as two of the tournament favourites renewed their rivalry on football's biggest stage.
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