Here's a short story:

(CNN) -- Fernando Torres rediscovered his scoring touch as Spain soared to the top of Euro 2012 Group C and knocked the Republic of Ireland out of the tournament. 

The much-maligned striker, who spurned several chances in Spain's opening game against Italy, scored twice as the defending champions cruised to a 4-0 win in Gdansk. 

Strikes from David Silva and Cesc Fabregas helped to see off Giovanni Trapattoni's Ireland, who become the first team eliminated from Euro 2012. 

In Thursday's other game in Group C, Croatia fought back to hold Italy to a 1-1 draw. 

The Italians dominated the first half and evergreen playmaker Andrea Pirlo put his side in front with an exquisite free-kick. 

But in-form striker Mario Mandzukic, who scored twice in Croatia's first match, brought his tournament tally to three with an emphatic finish to earn a point. 

Spain 4-0 Ireland 

Fernando Torres bagged a much-needed double as Spain thrashed the Republic of Ireland and cemented their status as Euro 2012 favorites. 

After being frustrated by Italy in their opening game, Vicente Del Bosque's world champions looked close to their best in a display that dazzled the Irish. 

Giovanni Trapattoni's side struggled to create a meaningful chance in the whole match and they limp out of the tournament following two defeats. 

Spain outclassed their opponents from the first whistle and led after four minutes when Torres skipped away from Richard Dunne's challenge and blasted high into the net. 

Goalkeeper Shay Given kept his side in it until halftime, making several saves as the Spanish controlled possession and created chances at will.  (End of story)

Provide your best guess for the following question. Give ONLY the guess, no other words or explanation.

For example:

Guess: <most likely guess, as short as possible; not a complete sentence, just the guess!>

Here are a few examples of questions and answers:

Question: Who rose to the top in the Euro 2012 Group C games?
Guess: Spain

Question: Who did they beat?
Guess: Republic of Ireland

Question: Who helped with that?
Guess: Fernando Torres

Question: Was Ireland the first team out of the tournament?
Guess: Yes

Question: Was there another game that day?
Guess: Yes

Question: Who played?
Guess: Croatia and Italy

Question: Was it a tie?
Guess: Yes

Question: Who was described as having an exquisite free-kick?
Guess: Andrea Pirlo

Question: Who scored 2 times in Croatia's first match?
Guess: Mario Mandzukic,

Question: Did he score again?
Guess: Yes

Question: How many times?
Guess: once more

Question: What was the Spain-Ireland score?
Guess: 4-0

Question: Who sealed Spains win to Ireland?
Guess: bagged a much-needed double as Spain thrashed the Republic of Ireland

Question: What was Spain's status?
Guess: Euro 2012 favorites.

Question: How long into the game was Spain winning?
Guess: after four minutes

Question: Who scored?
Guess: Torres

Question: Who was the goaly?
Guess: Shay Given

Question: How many saves did he make?
Guess: several

Question: Who did Torres steal away from to score?
Guess: Richard Dunne

Now answer the following question in the same format.

Question: Was someone frustrated by Italy in the opening game?

Yes