Arlington (Texas), July 15 -- Pedro Porro delivered one of the finest performances of his international career, producing a commanding display at both ends of the pitch and scoring a vital second-half goal as Spain defeated France 2-0 to book their place in the FIFA World Cup final at AT&T Stadium here on Tuesday.
The Spanish right-back was a constant presence throughout the semifinal, combining defensive resilience with attacking enterprise to inspire La Roja's march into the title clash. His 58th-minute strike effectively sealed the contest after captain Mikel Oyarzabal had handed Spain an early advantage from the penalty spot.
Spain controlled possession from the outset and were rewarded in the 22nd minute when Oyarzabal calmly convert...