¡Golazos y emociones! Spain started their Euro 2024 journey with a bang, defeating Croatia 3-0 in an electrifying Group B opener in Berlin on Saturday.
The action kicked off in the 29th minute when Fabian Ruiz slipped a perfect pass to captain Álvaro Morata, who didn't miss a beat to score the first goal. Just three minutes later, Ruiz showcased his skills again, dribbling past three defenders to double Spain's lead. The crowd went wild! 🎉
As if that wasn't enough, just before halftime, Dani Carvajal volleyed in a fantastic cross from the young sensation, 16-year-old Lamine Yamal. Yamal made history by becoming the youngest player to appear at the Euros, and what an impact he made! 🌟
Croatia tried to claw their way back into the game and were awarded a penalty with 12 minutes left on the clock. However, Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simón had other plans, saving Bruno Petković's spot-kick. Ivan Perišić thought he'd set up a consolation goal for Petković, but it was ruled out due to encroachment. Ouch! 😬
The final whistle blew, sealing Spain's impressive victory and confirming their status as serious title contenders. Both coaches agreed the scoreline was a fair reflection of the match. Spain's fans are buzzing, and the team's on fire! 🔥
Stay tuned for more Euro 2024 excitement! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
