The fight was not only limited to the field, Spain was also fighting with Denmark in the points table. Luis de la Fuente’s disciples fared well in that fight. Spain won 1-0 against Denmark in the Nations League match. Martin Jubimendi scored the only winning goal for the team.
The win was Spain’s second in a row after a goalless draw against Serbia. At the same time, the Spanish remained unbeaten in 18 consecutive matches in competitive football. On the other hand, after winning the first two matches of the tournament by 2-0 goals, Denmark got the bitter taste of the first defeat.
Denmark got their first good chance early in the match on Saturday (October 12) night. However, goalkeeper David Raya saved the team by stopping Kasper Dolberg’s Konakuni shot.
Spain created the first chance in the sixth minute. However, Alex Grimaldo could not emphasize the shot. In the 21st minute, Morata’s shot from inside the box went off the post. Lamine Yamal missed a good chance just before the first half break. As a result, both teams had to go to the break with a goalless draw.
Morata got another good chance in the second half. His attempt was blocked in the 62nd minute by Denmark goalkeeper Smeikel. A little later, the 37-year-old goalkeeper saved another shot from Morata. In the 72nd minute, Smeikel became a wall again. This time he disappointed Yamal.
Spain finally found the net in the 79th minute. Jubimendi volleyed a powerful volley from outside the box after a Denmark defender cleared the ball to the head, the ball deflected off an opponent’s leg and into the net. Seeing the movement of the ball, Smeikel jumped but could not stop the ball.
With this victory, Spain came to the top of the fourth group of the ‘A’ League. Spain’s points are 7 in 3 matches. Denmark went down to two with 6 points in the draw. Serbia is third with 4 points after beating Switzerland 2-0 in another match. With three losses, the Swiss have zero points.
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