CHILE threw out defending champions Spain from the World Cup with a clinical display on Wednesday that took them into the knock-out stages.

Score: Chile 2 Spain 0.

In an earlier match, the Netherlands virtually assured themselves of a place in the knockout rounds after fending off a belligerent Australia 3-2 to follow up on its opening 5-1 rout of defending champion Spain.

Memphis Depay scored a late clincher in the 68th minute, seconds after Tim Cahill missed a chance to put Australia ahead. Arjen Robben and Robin Van Persie, who each scored twice against Spain, added to their tournament tallies before and after Australia`s goals.-AP See also Sports Pages