'The new fleet has got a new tank!' Merino Theatre Goal Spain defeated host Germany 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals'...'Professor'Cross Last Dance'Failure'

Jul 06, 2024

A new fleet defeated a new tank. Spain caught the host Germany. Spain won 2-1 in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 against Germany at Stuttgart Arena in Germany on the 6th (Korea time) with Mikel Merino's theater goal at the end of extra time. Spain succeeded in advancing to the semifinals for the second time in a row following the last Euro 2020. Spain, which succeeded in generational change with young players, continued its cruising of the tournament with fast and dynamic soccer. Spain advanced to the round of 16 with a 1-0 win over both Italy and Albania, starting with a 3-0 win over Croatia in the first match. Spain, which defeated the gusty Georgia 4-1 in the round of 16, has continued its only winning streak of the tournament by catching the host Germany in the quarterfinals.

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The new fleet defeated the new tram. Spain caught the host Germany.

Spain won 2-1 in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 against Germany at Stuttgart Arena in Germany on the 6th (Korea time) with Mikel Merino's theater goal at the end of extra time. Spain succeeded in advancing to the semifinals for the second time in a row following the last Euro 2020. Spain, which succeeded in generational change with young players, continued its cruising of the tournament with fast and dynamic soccer. Spain advanced to the round of 16 with a 1-0 win over both Italy and Albania, starting with a 3-0 win over Croatia in the first match. Spain, which defeated the gusty Georgia 4-1 in the round of 16, has continued its only winning streak of the tournament by catching the host Germany in the quarterfinals.

On the other hand, Germany, the host country, packed its bags in the quarterfinals. Germany, which stayed in the round of 16 at the 2020 tournament, tried to be desperate but failed to advance to the semifinals. In particular, Tony Cross, who announced his retirement after this tournament, left bitterly. Cross, who retired as the European champion at Real Madrid, reversed his retirement from the national team for the tournament in his country and entered the tournament, but failed to win the title he wanted. Spain said before the game that they would retire Crosse, but the wind came through.

Spain played in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Alvaro Morata was on the front line, and Niko Williams, Pedri and Lamin Yamal were on the second line. The third line was formed by Fabian Lewis and Rodri. Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Robin Renormand and Dani Carvajal made up the four backs. Unai Simone wore goalkeeper gloves.

Germany set the same example. Kai Havertz stood on the one-top, and Leroy Sane, Ilkay Gundoan and Jamal Musiala came out as attacking midfielders. Tony Cross and Emrejan kept the midfield. Davit Raum, Jonadanta, Antonio Rudiger and Joshua Kimmich built the four backs. Manuel Neuer defended the goal.

Spain had a good chance at the start. Williams poked the ball to the center after successful pressure in the first minute of the first half. Morata returned it with one touch, and Pedri fired a shot. Neuer headed straight ahead. There was an early time variable. 3 min Pedri was knocked down by a strong tackle from Cross. Eventually, he was replaced by Dani Olmo.

A battle of one step and one step followed. In the 20th minute, Havertz header Kimihi's cross. Simone blocked it. In the 32nd minute, Lewis hit a mid-range shot. Neuer headed straight ahead. Two minutes later, Havertz scored a fine long pass from behind and connected with a right footed shot. Again, goalkeeper Simone blocked it.

In the end, the first half ended 0-0.

Spain and Germany made changes at the start of the second half. Spain took out Renault Le Mans and put in nachos. Germany also removed the sane and glass, and added Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich. Just a minute into the second half, Spain had a good chance. Morata caught Yamal's pass. Morata tried to shoot with his right foot through the other's defense. It's up.

Spain, which gained momentum, eventually scored the first goal. Yamal broke through and poked the pass to the center. Olmo jumped in and attempted a powerful right foot shot. I succeeded in breaking through the neuer. A panicked Germany made a difference. 11 min Guendoan and Rown were removed, and Maximilian Mitelstadt and Niklas Fülkruk were added. In the 14th minute, Fühlkruk defended the ball, and Andrej connected with a mid-range shot. It was blocked by Simone's good defense. 18 min Spain took out Yamal and put in Ferran Torres.

Germany hit the ground. In the 31st minute, Fühlkruk connected a shot with his right foot as he fell over a cross from Birz. He hit the post and came out. 35 min Spain used two replacement cards. With Williams and Morata out, Mikel Merino and Mikel Oyarsabal were added. Germany also deployed Thomas Muller without batting. In the 36th minute, Havertz, who intercepted Simone's goal kick mistake, attempted a chip shot. Unfortunately, it went over the net.

Germany, which continued to aim for the equalizer, eventually brought the game to square one. 43 min Kimmich turned the cross to his head. Birtz connected it with a volley shot and went in after hitting the net. In the end, the game went to extra time.

Germany's game continued with the momentum in the first half of extra time. Germany added Valdemar Anton instead of Havertz. Spain deployed striker Hosselu after Luis was injured. Just before the end of the first half of extra time, Germany had a good opportunity. Birz connected Musiala's pass with another non-stop shot. It's a little off. Birtz clasped his head in regret.

In the first minute of the second half of extra time, Musiala attempted a powerful shot. The ball hit Cucurella's hand. The video review was conducted, but the referee did not declare a penalty. Spain, which overcame the crisis, scored a theater goal.

Spain made a dramatic drama in the second half of extra time. In the 13th minute of the second half of extra time, Merino scored a header goal that changed the direction of Olmo's early cross from the left. Germany launched a wave offensive for the rest of the time. Right before the end?Kruek's header of conversion went out of the net. Spain had a variable in which Carvajal was sent off in the second half of extra time due to cumulative warnings, but they won by blocking Germany's offensive until the end.

Spain led by 52 to 48, but the number of shots was 18 to 23. However, he took a 6-5 lead in the effective shot and won the game. Olmo was selected as the best player by the UEFA technical committee after the game. Olmo said "It was a difficult and complicated game. It went to extra time, but we deserved to win. We are enjoying this moment"I laughed.

Winning coach Luis Dela Puenta "I'm grateful for what we've achieved now. Physically we will see how we can develop in the coming days. I'm sure our players are ready for the semifinals. We are playing at a very high level"This is a historic night. I am very proud to represent Spain. It remains to be seen how far we can go, but I'm sure we can go very far"I laughed.

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'The new fleet has got a new tank!' Merino Theatre Goal Spain defeated host Germany 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals'...'Professor'Cross Last Dance'Failure'

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