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Northern Ireland upsets Spain 3 2 in Euro 2008 qualifier

BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) _ David Healy scored a hat trick to help Northern Ireland upset Spain 3-2 Wednesday in a European Championship qualifier.

Spain took the lead twice, getting goals from Xavi Hernandez and David Villa, but couldn't close down Healy.

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