A double by Fernando Torres inspired defending champions Spain to a 4 - 0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday in their Euro 2012 Group C match .
A double by Fernando Torres ended Irish hopes of qualifying for the quarter - finals .
A double by Fernando Torres inspired defending champions Spain to a 4 - 0 thrashing of Ireland on Thursday in their Euro 2012 Group C match and ended Irish hopes of qualifying for the quarter - finals .