2024-07-10 12:26:29
The confrontation was won by the Spanish national team after a tough fight and advanced to the final, beating the opponents 2:1 (2:1).
The start of the semi-final was on the French side: although the Spanish attacked, 9 min. Kylian Mbappe crossed the ball into the box and Kolo Muani headed France 1-0 ahead.
But the French did not lead for long: 21 min. the youngest player of the match, Lamine Yamal, sent the ball into the goal with a great shot from the post.
It was the goal of the youngest player of the championship – L. Yamal will turn 17 on July 13.
However, this result didn’t last either – the Spaniards continued to attack and forced Jules Kounde to accidentally send the ball into their own goal and Spain won in the 25th minute. led already 2:1. True, after some time, UEFA credited the goal to the account of the Spaniard Dani Olmo.
After three goals, the speed of the match decreased and the teams went to rest precisely because of this result.
After the break, the French tried their best to equalize the numbers on the scoreboard, but the Spanish footballers showed composure and controlled the ball at the most important time.
At the end of the match, K. Mbappe had a great opportunity to score France’s second goal, but the striker’s shot flew over the goal.
The last minutes of the match belonged to the Spaniards: they continued to “pull the strings” of their opponents and entered the final after the final whistle.
Spain won only victories in this year’s European Football Championship. She not only beat all opponents in Group B – Croatians 3:0, Italians – 1:0 and Albanians 1:0, Sakartvela – 4:1 in the round of 16, but also defeated host Germany 2:1 in the quarterfinals after extra time.
Not only that, the Spaniards have so far led both in terms of goals scored – 11 – and in rebounds – 230.
The Spaniards can also boast of their outstanding players.
Forward Lamine Yamal, who made his debut against Croatia, made history as the youngest player in European football at just 16, while forward Alvaro Morata became the tournament’s third top scorer.
In the final of the European football championship, Spain will face the winners of the pair of England and the Netherlands.
2024-07-10 12:26:29