England cheers: 3-1 victory over Spain in the U21 European Championship quarter-finals!
England cheers: 3-1 victory over Spain in the U21 European Championship quarter-finals!
Trnava, Slowakei - An exciting quarter-finals of the U21 European Championship took place today in the Anton Malatinsky Stadium in Trnava. England triumphed over Spain with a convincing 3-1 win and thus secured the ticket for the semi-finals, where the English U21 will meet the Netherlands. In the last encounters of the two teams, it got hot: at the European Championship 2023, England and Spain faced each other in the final, which England also won. The possibilities that there will be a gripping duel again, so they were very popular.
The game started with a controversial scene: Spain received a penalty in the 3. minute, but it was withdrawn after a video check. Why the referees backed up here remains a mystery. But even without doors, the course was quickly set to storm. England took the lead early through James Mcateee in the 10th minute. Just five minutes later, Harvey followed Elliott and increased to 2-0. A fast double pack that gave the game a clear direction and the Spanish players presented a big challenge.
Spanish answer and an exciting conclusion
Spain pushed onto the connection in the further course of the first half. The team had previously fought against Slovakia and Romania Knapped Victories and was not so easy to get down. The reward for the effort came in the 39th minute: Javi Guerra converted a penalty and ensured the 1: 2. This goal was briefly illuminated the hopes of the Spanish squad, but England was not impressed.In the second half, the game became increasingly exciting. England had more chances, but remained waiting, so the Spaniards always started shy attempts. Once it was Jack Hinshelwood who missed a great chance in the 78th minute. The game nevertheless seemed almost decided when a penalty was whistled for England again in added time. Elliot Anderson punished the Spanish defense and made the final score of 3: 1. A successful conclusion for the English U21, which has already taken a big step on its way to defending the title.
The view of the next steps
England can now look into the upcoming semi -finals against the Netherlands with confidence. This duel promises a lot of tension, because the Dutch also showed themselves strong in the previous tournament. On the other hand, Spain remains with mixed feelings: after tight victories in the preliminary round and a courageous appearance in the quarter -finals it is now time to learn from this experience.
The scorer of the game at a glance:
- 0: 1 Mcatee (10th minute)
- 0: 2 Elliott (15th minute)
- 1: 2 Guerra (penalty, 39th minute)
- 1: 3 Anderson (penalty, 90+4. Minute)
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