10.07.2024 00:00
Spain became the first team to secure a spot in the final of the 2024 European Football Championship by defeating France 2-1 after being 1-0 behind in the semi-final. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal, who scored Spain's first goal, became the youngest player to score a goal in the history of the championship at the age of 16 years and 362 days. Spain will face the winner of tomorrow's Netherlands-England match in the final.
The semi-final of the 2024 European Football Championship saw Spain face France. Despite falling behind 1-0, the Spanish team emerged victorious with a score of 2-1 at the Allianz Arena.
FRANCE STARTED WITH A GOAL
France started the match strong, taking a 1-0 lead with Kolo Muani's header into the net from Mbappe's cross in the 9th minute.
YAMAL STEPPED UP AND MADE HISTORY
Recovering from the early goal, Spain equalized the score with an amazing goal from Lamine Yamal's left foot from outside the penalty area in the 21st minute. Yamal, who became the youngest player in tournament history at the age of 16 years and 338 days in the match against Croatia, also became the youngest goal scorer in European Championship history by finding the net at the age of 16 years and 362 days.
OLMO PUTS HIS TEAM AHEAD
Just 4 minutes after the equalizer, Spain found another goal with Dani Olmo, taking a 2-1 lead in the match they were trailing 1-0, and the first half ended with this result.
SPAIN SECURES THE FIRST FINAL TICKET
In the second half of the match, both teams failed to convert their chances, and the game ended with Spain's 2-1 lead, just like in the first half. With this result, Spain became the first team to secure a spot in the final of EURO 2024.
OPPONENT WILL BE DETERMINED TOMORROW
The opponent for Spain in the final will be determined after the other semi-final match between the Netherlands and England tomorrow. The final, which will determine the champion of EURO 2024, will be played on Sunday, July 14th.