1-0: Spain, in the quarterfinals on the fast track

After her great staging before the co-host Romania, which they beat 0-3 on Wednesday, the Spanish Under-21 team once again showed why it is one of the great favorites to win this European Championship. Despite the shortness of the result (1-0) and the final suffering, ‘Rojita’ was noticeably superior to Croatia and took, by fast track, his ticket for the quarterfinals.

those of santi deniathe leaders due to goal difference, will play on Tuesday (8:45 pm) for first place in Group B with a Ukrainian team that this afternoon defeated the Romanian (0-1) thanks to an own goal from say in 89′ and that, like the Spaniards, count their games by victories.

Upon entering the former parakeet Victor Gomez for ‘gironi’ Arnau Martinez on the right side as the only -and expected- change with respect to the debut eleven, Spain It only took 20 seconds to get ahead on the scoreboard. Sergio Gomez a pass was taken advantage of John Mirandahyperactive on the left wing, behind his marker to put 1-0 on a tray for Abel Ruizwhich defined the brief suit of Kotarski with his right foot.

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The striker from Almufases, offensive reference and captain of this team, thus redeemed himself for his resounding decision against Romania. gomezFor his part, he further increased his numbers in the Under-21s, where he had more than one goal scored per game -seven goals and nine assists (16) in 15 games-.

Rodri, MVP again

Far from imaginary, ‘Rojita’ continued to stalk the Croatian goal, with a volley of Rodri Sanchez, elected MVP for the second consecutive day, that went astray and a very closed cargo of Sergio Gomez from the left forced to show off Kotarski.

Knowing that his team needs to win to stay alive in the competition, Dragan Skocic reacted after passing through the changing rooms providing entrance Stojkovic and kacavendawhere his income supposedly improved the checkered set. Arnau Tenasa spectator until now, began to demand and received a good threat in the 54′, with a header from Perkovic it was poisoned until it touched the crossbar from above.

Arnau Tenas, hero in 87′

Denia Went to Gabriel Veiga to try to regain the leadership of the party, but with half of Europe pending each of his movements, the one from Porriño did not finish finding his place. Mirandawith a shot into the woodwork at minute 71′, and Rodriwho had reversed the rival, they already had the sentence in their boots, but it did not come and in the 87th minute tragedy struck. Victor Gomez failed to clear a crossed cross kacavenda and Arnau Tenas He became Spain’s hero by avoiding a tie by blocking, in two stages, a point-blank shot from Frigan. The first objective was accomplished and Croatiaremoved from the first exchange.

Spain

10

Croatia

Spain: Arnau Tenás; Victor Gomez, Paredes, Pacheco, Miranda; Antonio Blanco (Gila, 90′), Baena (Aimar Oroz, 73′); Rodri (Barrenetxea, 90′), Sancet (Gabri Veiga, 62′), Sergio Gómez and Abel Ruiz (Camello, 73′)
The
Croatia:Kotarsky; Sigur, Franjic (Galesic, 80′), Perkovic, Krizmanic (Colina, 73′); Bulat, Prsir (Palaversa, 73′); Frigan, Baturina, Sego (Stojkovic, 46′) and Beljo (Kacavenda, 46′)
The
ThePurpose: 1-0, Abel Ruiz (1′)

stadium: Giulesti Stadium in Bucharest

Referee: Allard Lindhout (Netherlands). He booked Frigan (13′), Sego (35′) and Stojkovic (60′).

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