Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas and Andres Iniesta were chosen in midfield, while 36-year-old reserve keeper Santiago Canizares started behind a new-look back four of Michel Salgado, Carlos Marchena, Antonio Lopez and Juanito.

    Saudi Arabia, who tied Tunisia 2-2 and lost to Ukraine 4-0, need to score at least six goals to qualify while Tunisia must snatch at least one point from Ukraine.

Juanito (Front) of Spain vies with a player of Saudi Arabia during a Group H match at the World Cup 2006 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 23, 2006. Spain won the match 1-0. (Xinhua Photo)

    But the Asian side found no chance throughout the match and put an end to their disappointing World Cup journey.

    "It's a very nice experience to play here with a lot of fans. It's good for the team to play. And I think this World Cup has a fantastic organization," Paqueta said.

    Saudi Arabians were playing their fourth World Cup in a row. They surged into the last 16 in their debut in 1994 but were knocked out in the group stage for all the following three tournaments. Enditem

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