{"id":82519,"date":"2024-07-15T21:35:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T21:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/spain-wins-euro-2024-final-after-defeating-england-by-2-1\/"},"modified":"2024-07-15T21:35:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T21:35:06","slug":"spain-wins-euro-2024-final-after-defeating-england-by-2-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/spain-wins-euro-2024-final-after-defeating-england-by-2-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain wins Euro 2024 final after defeating England by 2-1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Spain won Euro 2024 final after defeating England.<\/li>\n<li>England loses second consecutive Euros final.<\/li>\n<li>Spain secures victory with Oyarzabal goal in 86th minute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mikel Oyarzabal, coming off the bench, scored a decisive late goal, leading Spain to a 2-1 victory over England in Sunday\u2019s Euro 2024 final, marking their return as a dominant force internationally.<\/p>\n<p>England, yearning for their first championship in nearly 60 years, seemed poised for success, especially after Spain\u2019s key midfielder Rodri exited due to an injury at the half.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, Spain quickly overcame this setback, seizing the lead shortly after halftime thanks to Nico Williams, assisted by his fellow standout winger, Lamine Yamal.<\/p>\n<p>England, true to their form this Euros, rallied from behind with Cole Palmer, a substitute, netting the equalizer at the 73rd minute, shortly after joining the match.<\/p>\n<p>However, Spain\u2019s ascendancy was reestablished when Oyarzabal, the Real Sociedad striker, converted a cross in the 86th minute, securing Spain\u2019s fourth European Championship title, their third in the last five tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt has been a marvellous day in which a team has been deservedly crowned champions of Europe,\u201d celebrated Spain\u2019s coach Luis de la Fuente in an interview with broadcaster TVE.<\/p>\n<p>Spain\u2019s previous victories came in 1964, 2008, and 2012, with the latter two flanking their 2010 World Cup win during the illustrious era of Xavi Hernandez, Xabi Alonso, and Andres Iniesta.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether this squad, featuring the exceptional Yamal who played the day after his 17th birthday, can emulate the success of that legendary team, but their triumph was well-deserved.<\/p>\n<p>Spain, the standout team of the past month in Germany, remained unfazed by the pro-England atmosphere at the Olympiastadion.<\/p>\n<p>England aimed to secure their first men\u2019s international title since the iconic 1966 World Cup but narrowly missed out in their inaugural final on foreign ground.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo lose the final is incredibly tough,\u201d admitted England\u2019s manager, Gareth Southgate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongratulations to Spain, they were the best team in the tournament and the best team tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>England, still reeling from their penalty shootout loss to Italy three years prior, have now become the first team to suffer consecutive Euros final defeats.<\/p>\n<p>Harry Kane, the captain, at 30, continues his quest for his first major trophy, despite a career abundant with goals.<\/p>\n<h3>Spain overcame Rodri injury<\/h3>\n<p>Spain was anticipated to dominate the match, and England largely found themselves in pursuit throughout the initial half.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Spain\u2019s control, the first shot on goal came just before the half-time break, with Phil Foden\u2019s attempt from a Declan Rice set-piece being thwarted by goalkeeper Unai Simon.<\/p>\n<p>Rodri, Spain\u2019s key midfielder, sustained an injury just before Foden\u2019s chance, colliding with Aymeric Laporte while intercepting a shot from Kane. Rodri\u2019s injury led to his substitution, with Martin Zubimendi stepping in at halftime.<\/p>\n<p>The absence of Rodri in midfield could have been a significant setback for Spain, but they quickly compensated by scoring early in the second half.<\/p>\n<p>The Spanish wingers were the source of concern for England, and it was this duo that orchestrated the opening goal. Yamal received a pass from Dani Carvajal, cut inside, and set up Williams, who finished with a precise shot into the corner of the goal.<\/p>\n<p>England, now trailing, had to mount a comeback, something they had successfully done in their previous knockout matches.<\/p>\n<p>Gareth Southgate made a strategic change around the 60-minute mark, replacing Harry Kane with Ollie Watkins, echoing the successful substitution from the semi-final against the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>As Spain continued to press and their supporters cheered each pass, Southgate introduced Cole Palmer for Kobbie Mainoo.<\/p>\n<p>Palmer made an immediate impact, leveling the score within three minutes of his entry, thanks to a setup by Jude Bellingham from Bukayo Saka\u2019s delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, Spain secured the victory in the closing minutes with a goal from their substitute, Oyarzabal. After linking up with Marc Cucurella, Oyarzabal finished a cross while narrowly staying onside.<\/p>\n<p>Spain managed to maintain their lead, with a crucial goal-line clearance by Dani Olmo preventing Marc Guehi from equalizing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alsoread\">\n<h4 class=\"text-uppercase mb-10 mt-20 fs-18\">Also Read<\/h4>\n<div class=\"post-box sty22\">\n<div class=\"post-frame js-ratioHtP\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<h5 class=\"title\">Argentina thumps Colombia to clinch 16th Copa America title<\/h5>\n<p>Argentina won Copa America 2024. Martinez scored the winning goal. Di Maria&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/latest\/2024\/07\/argentina-thumps-colombia-to-clinch-16th-copa-america-title\/\" class=\"post-link\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain won Euro 2024 final after defeating England. England loses second consecutive Euros final. Spain secures victory with Oyarzabal goal in 86th minute. Mikel Oyarzabal, coming off the bench, scored a decisive late goal, leading Spain to a 2-1 victory over England in Sunday\u2019s Euro 2024 final, marking their return as a dominant force internationally. 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