– Heartbreaking pictures. It was a close and even match, but it was deserved, says Carl-Erik Torp after the match. Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal secured Spain’s fourth European Championship gold and thus beat England for their first. It was in the final minutes, at 1-1, that everything was to be decided. Oyarzabal slipped the ball into the net after poor defensive play by England, which ensured Spain’s 2-1 victory. – It’s a situation that doesn’t really feel really scary. What is Kyle Walker up to in the situation with Marc Cucurella? said Torp. SNOT ENGLAND: Mikel Oyarzabal was the match winner in Berlin. Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP Poor start Several of the experts in news’s studio, and the odds market, kept Spain as close favorites before the final. It was also the Spaniards who started the best, but only minor mishaps were the result of Spain’s good opening. It didn’t get off to a hectic start, although both teams came up with some offensive moves during the match. There was a lot of tension as to how Luke Shaw would handle Lamine Yamal, but the former did it brilliantly in the first half hour. – I am impressed by Luke Shaw. Enters and has full control of Lamine Yamal. We haven’t seen much of him, commented Torp. There were few chances throughout the half and that was perhaps one of the best the English hoped for. Turned on the turbo But then there was going to be drama even before the second half was blown off. Star player Rodri had to come out and was nowhere to be found on the pitch in the second half. He was replaced by Martin Zubimendi. It didn’t seem to affect the Spanish significantly, at least not Spain’s two shooting stars. It was Lamine Yamal who served Nico Williams perfectly. The latter put the ball beautifully behind goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. – Fantastic collective attack play at its best! Magical Spanish attack game with someone’s eyes. Deplorable English defensive play with different eyes, said Kristoffer Løkberg after the goal. With that, Yamal became the player who has had the most assists in a European Championship ever, with his four saves. It should be said that he touches on a number of players who have also had four in their time. Williams was also the second-youngest goalscorer of all time in an EC final with his score. Southgate eventually had to take action, and it was of the rather surprising kind. Kane was taken off with half an hour left in normal time. Palmer hits back For a while Spain looked to be in good control, but then Cole Palmer popped up with a superb finish to keep the teams level. – Another brilliant switch from Southgate, commented Torp. – Talk about out of nowhere. They’ve looked pretty dead and buried really. Healthy substitutes contribute. Cole Palmer is there when it matters most. World class, said Løkberg Thus it was clear that Spain had a psychological advantage and it was the white shirts who pushed for another score. But when England pressed, it was Spain who would put the ball in the net. It was Cucurella who sent a brilliant cross to Real Sociedad profile Mikel Oyarzabal, who rolled the ball into the net. Many probably thought it was offside, but the judging team concluded that the Spaniard was on the right side. – It is a fantastic attacking game. It is a picture of Spain getting over the disappointment of conceding 1-1. They had ten great chances just before too, commented Løkberg. But the English were unable to fight back again and Spain won the EC for the fourth time in the country’s history. Published 14.07.2024, at 22.53 Updated 14.07.2024, at 23.02
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– Heartbreaking images – Football European Championship 2024
