Tag: Euro Nations League
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Spain win UEFA Nations league after beating Croatia 5-4 on penalties
Spain cruised home to victory after Dani Carvajal chipped home a Panenka penalty to win the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot out victory over Croatia, following a 0-0 draw after 120 minutes of a tension soaked encounter. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal…
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Nations League: Van Dijk late strike fires Netherlands into finals
Virgil van Dijk’s 90th-minute equaliser against Germany sent the Netherlands through to the semi-finals of the Nations League following a dramatic late fightback at the Veltins-Arena. The Liverpool centre-back volleyed in from close range from Tonny Vilhena’s cross in Germany. Dutch winger Quincy Promes had scored their first five minutes earlier, drilling in from the…
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Nations League: Harry Kane sends England to finals
Harry Kane sealed a stunning late comeback as England booked their place in the UEFA Nations League semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley. Two goals in the final 12 minutes from Jesse Lingard (78) and captain Kane (85) sparked scenes of wild celebrations as Gareth Southgate’s men relegated their World Cup semi-final…
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Nations League: Netherland end France’s 15-game unbeaten run
The Netherlands deservedly beat France in the Uefa Nations League to end the world champions’ 15-game unbeaten run and relegate Germany. Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum struck from close range after Hugo Lloris parried a Ryan Babel shot. Lloris made a host of top saves to stop a thrashing – but Memphis Depay’s dinked penalty in…