Having lost to a resilient Switzerland in their opening match, Spain couldn't afford to lose again. Even a draw would have been disastrous, if Switzerland were to beat Honduras in their last match.

If Spain lost, the World Cup tournament would have been over for the European Champions. David Villa didn't let that bother him as he thundered the ball off the crossbar in the seventh minute.

Sergio Ramos later had a penalty appeal turned down and then held his head in horror when he headed over the bar.

On fire from the start, David Villa allowed all of Spain to relax when he weaved in from the left, through two centre-backs and stretched past Osman Chavez; to fire into the top corner.

The 2008 European Champions had finally announced their arrival on the 2010 World stage.

Due to continued Spanish pressure, Honduras didn't really get a look in but did manage to keep the scoreline respectable.

Half-time: 1:0

Early in the second-half, David Villa produced another excellent strike from the edge of the area; although the up and under flight of Jabulani was probably helped on by the shin of Osman Chavez.

Then Sergio Ramos again tried desperately to get himself on the scoresheet. Maybe sometimes he just tries too hard.

Just after the hour, Emilio Izaguirre took the legs of Jesus Navas out from under him in the Honduran penalty area. David Villa stepped up to try for his hat-trick; sent Noel Valladares one way and the ball wide of the post the other way.

A couple of minutes later, Cesc Fabregas came on for Spain and almost scored at the first attempt.

When it comes down to the final games, Spain might rue their missed chances here; even Sergio Ramos had a chance to score his own hat-trick.

Spain 2 Honduras 0