UEFA EURO 2020: Spain's Thrilling Extra-Time Victory Over Croatia
A Match Filled with Twists and Turns
The match between Spain and Croatia at UEFA EURO 2020 was a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire. Spain ultimately emerged victorious with a 5-3 victory in extra time, securing their place in the quarter-finals.
A Back-and-Forth Battle
The match started with Croatia taking an early lead through Josko Gvardiol, but Spain responded quickly with an equalizer from Pablo Sarabia. Croatia then regained the lead through Mislav Orsic, but Spain again found an equalizer through Ceser Azpilicueta. The match remained tied at 2-2 at the end of regulation time, forcing the teams into extra time.
Spain's Dominance in Extra Time
In extra time, Spain took control of the match and scored three unanswered goals. Alvaro Morata broke the deadlock in the 100th minute, followed by a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal in the 103rd minute. Croatia managed to pull one goal back through Mario Pasalic, but Spain held on for a 5-3 victory.
Spain's Journey to the Quarter-Finals
Spain's victory over Croatia marks a significant milestone in their journey to the UEFA EURO 2020 title. After losing their opening match to Sweden, Spain has bounced back with two consecutive victories, including a dramatic win over Croatia. Spain will now face Switzerland in the quarter-finals, aiming to continue their quest for the championship.
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