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Kathmandu, June 21. Spain beat host Germany 2-1 in extra time to advance to the semi-finals of the 2024 European Cup.
In the final moments of extra time, Mikel Merino scored the decisive goal and Spain advanced to the semi-finals. Germany’s goal of defeating Spain in the finals for the first time in 36 years was not achieved this time.
In the first quarter-final in Stuttgart, Dani Olmo scored in the 51st minute from Lamine Yamal’s pass to give Spain an early lead.
When Spain was about to win, Florin Witz equalized for Germany in the 89th minute after receiving a pass from Joshua Kimmich, bringing the game into an exciting state.
Then there was another 30 minutes of extra time. In the 119th minute, Mikel Merino scored after receiving a pass from Dani Olmo, and Spain won 2-1. In the injury time of extra time, Spanish player Dadi Carvajal was sent off with a red card.
Spain and Germany are the teams that have won the European Cup the most times, both with 3. Germany’s dream of winning the title at home is still unfulfilled as they were unable to make full use of the opportunities they had at home. Spain is on the verge of winning its fourth title.
Spain will now face the winner of Portugal and France in the semi-finals.
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