Follow usSpain defeated Cyprus 3-1 away and guaranteed themselves a place at the EURO 2024 in Germany. With the victory, the Spaniards are at the top of their group with 18 points, but Scotland has 16. The “Gaidars” have a chance to overtake the Iberians.
The meeting started in a whirlwind for the “Furies”. Lamin Yamal opened the scoring after just a few minutes of play, finishing off a wonderful combination that started in the very center of the pitch. He beat the goalkeeper Mal and scored in a half-empty net – 0:1.
It took about 20 minutes for Spain to score their second goal. Oyarzabal technically knocked the ball past Mal, and the hit was reviewed for a long time for an offside, but the VAR determined that there was none – 0:2.
Only a few more minutes were needed for Spain to score a third goal. After a cross from a corner, Joselu found himself uncovered at the second post and finished in an empty net for 0:3.
15 minutes before the end Cyprus pulled one goal back. Pileas scored after beating Raya one-on-one. The goal was viewed by VAR because of an alleged foul on Gavi, but it stayed for the final 1-3.
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