KOCHI: Spain produced a sublime performance to defeat Iran 3-1 and enter the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here on Sunday.
Abel Ruiz (13th minute) and Sergio Gomez (60th) gave Spain a decisive advantage before Ferran Torres (67th), who had a hand in both goals, found the target himself.
Saeid Karimi (69th) scored for Iran.
Spain will meet African U-17 champions Mali in the semi-finals.