Thrilling extra-time win over Germany shows just how important youngsters are as they now eye ultimate Euro 2024 glory.
That’s the third minute of stoppage time in the second half of extra-time.
Both had been prematurely withdrawn from this enthralling contest and those decisions by manager Luis de la Fuente were undoubtedly a key reason why the drama unfolded as it did, Germany forcing extra-time after Florian Writz strained every sinew in his body to adjust and score an 89th-minute equaliser.
He was shown a second yellow card – one of 16 in total – and was beside Yamal and Williams by the time the free kick was launched into the box.Yamal and Williams ran arm in arm onto the pitch in celebration and waved in triumph in front of their fans. You can’t ignore the irony that it was the substitute who scored Spain’s first and then crossed for the winner.Yamal and Williams at full time. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo
Spain are in the last four, for sure, and on course for that showpiece in Berlin after this hard-fought victory that lurched between the brilliant and bizarre.Olmo – and Spain – owe him so much after this. So too did the pass that allowed him to finish first time with a side-foot effort that trailed low to Manuel Neuer’s right and out of reach.De la Fuente seemed to then raise a white flag by withdrawing Yamal in response and giving up his best counter attacking option.
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