Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall
5 months ago

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Juanlu Sanchez came off the bench to fire Spain to a record-equaling fifth Olympic men’s soccer final on Monday. “The moment passed so fast that I didn’t even realize it, but then when you realized that you scored the goal that puts your team in the final, well, I’m really happy,” Sanchez said. “It’s basically a World Cup for the under 23s” Spain coach Santi Denia said about playing for the gold medal on Friday at Parc des Princes in Paris. Morocco had come close to a potential late winner before Sanchez sealed the victory for Spain, which has taken silver on three occasions, with its only gold coming in ’92.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Late penalty earns Spain 3-2 win over Switzerland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Late penalty earns Spain 3-2 win over Switzerland

The Hindu  

A late penalty converted by Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in its final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday, with the Spaniards guaranteed top spot before kick off and the Swiss already confirmed as relegated. Spain opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Yeremy Pino fired home after Pedri had his penalty saved, before …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain tops group with 2-1 win against Denmark
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain tops group with 2-1 win against Denmark

The Hindu  

Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez scored to secure a 2-1 victory over host Denmark on Friday and clinch the top spot in the UEFA Nations League Group A4 after it secured a place in the quarterfinals last month. A mistake by Spain substitute Fabian Ruiz gifted Denmark’s Gustav Isaksen a late consolation after a poor pass back. With Spain’s …

Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals after Serbia win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals after Serbia win

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The defending champions sit three points clear at the top of Group …

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia
4 months ago

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia

The Hindu  

Euro 2024 champion Spain was held to a dour goalless away draw with Serbia in Nations League Group Four on Thursday, ending a nine-game winning streak and dropping its first points since March. Missing key players like midfielder Rodri and captain Alvaro Morata due to a suspension and injured goalkeeper Unai Simon, Spain started the game slowly. Spain recorded only …

Olympics: Spain beat France to win men's football gold after 32 years
5 months ago

Olympics: Spain beat France to win men's football gold after 32 years

India Today  

Sergio Camello struck twice in extra time as Spain took gold in the Olympic men’s football final after a 5-3 win against France on Friday. Spain, which lost the final to Brazil at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, became the first European gold medalist in men’s soccer since it last won the tournament at the Barcelona Games in 1992. …

Paris 2024 Olympics: When did Spain last win gold in men’s football at the Olympic Games?
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: When did Spain last win gold in men’s football at the Olympic Games?

The Hindu  

Spain, which succumbed to am extra-time winner from Brazil in the gold medal match in the last edition of the Olympic Games, stands at a similar crossroad this time around. If we have been waiting for the gold medal for so many years, it is a challenge and an additional excitement.” WHEN DID SPAIN LAST WIN GOLD IN MEN’S FOOTBALL …

Spain win gold in Olympic men’s soccer after beating France 5-3 in final
5 months ago

Spain win gold in Olympic men’s soccer after beating France 5-3 in final

New York Times  

Spain came from behind with three goals in 10 first-half minutes then survived a late France fightback and extra time to seal their summer of international football glory with Olympic gold. After the men’s senior team lifted the European Championships in July, their U-23 side suggested another generation of winners is ready to follow with their own victory in a …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Brazil stuns Spain to reach women’s football final
5 months ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Brazil stuns Spain to reach women’s football final

The Hindu  

Brazil stunned World Cup holder Spain in its Olympic women’s football semifinal on Tuesday, winning 4-2 to set up a showdown with the United States in the gold medal match. Adriana made it 3-0 in the second half before a frantic finish saw Spain pull goals back via a Duda Sampaio own goal and a Salma Paralluelo effort, while Kerolin …

Olympics 2024: France overcome Egypt 3-1 to setup football final with Spain
5 months ago

Olympics 2024: France overcome Egypt 3-1 to setup football final with Spain

India Today  

France will compete in the Olympic men's football final for the first time in 40 years after a thrilling 3-1 victory over Egypt in extra time at Lyon's stadium on Monday. The match saw France come from behind after Egypt's Mahmoud Saber scored a spectacular goal, marking the first time France had conceded in the tournament. The match took a …

France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men’s soccer final at Paris Olympics
5 months ago

France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men’s soccer final at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

LYON, France — Thierry Henry stood with his arms outstretched, facing the jubilant crowd and soaking up the atmosphere. The final of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics was in sight after France had been pushed to the limit by Egypt in Monday’s semifinal at Stade de Lyon. While this ensures gold for a European team for the …

Paris Olympics 2024: Spain looks for second straight final, Morocco aims for another surprise
5 months ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Spain looks for second straight final, Morocco aims for another surprise

The Hindu  

Tokyo Games silver medallists Spain takes on Morocco on Monday aiming to reach a second consecutive Olympic men’s football final and avenge a painful World Cup last-16 loss to the African side two years ago. Morocco reached its first Olympics semifinal with a 4-0 win over the United States in Paris, while Spain breezed past Japan 3-0 in Lyon in …

Brazil beats France 1-0 and advances to the semifinals of Olympic women’s soccer tournament
5 months, 1 week ago

Brazil beats France 1-0 and advances to the semifinals of Olympic women’s soccer tournament

Associated Press  

NANTES, France — Gabi Portilho fired Brazil into the semifinals of the Olympic women’s soccer tournament with a 1-0 win over France on Saturday. Portilho raced through on goal in the 82nd minute and swept a shot past France goalkeeper Constance Picaud to eliminate the host nation at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. France paid the price for failing …

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener

Hindustan Times  

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2. Argentina's Cristian Medina scored deep in injury time to salvage what looked like a 2-2 draw, but the decision ruling out …

Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result tells only part of the story after a dramatic end to the match in Saint-Etienne, which had to be suspended for nearly two hours when furious Morocco fans ran on to …

Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England

New Indian Express  

BERLIN: Spain is the king of European soccer for a record fourth time. Completing a tournament the team dominated from start to finish, Spain beat England 2-1 in the European Championship final on Sunday with Mikel Oyarzabal the unlikely match-winner in the 86th minute. England, the birthplace of soccer, is still without a major title in the men's game since …

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain
6 months ago

Euro 2024: France beat Portugal on penalties to set up Euros semi-final against Spain

The Hindu  

France downed Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals following a goalless draw on Friday to set up a last-four meeting with Spain. A largely dull 120 minutes saw both sides struggle to create clear chances in Hamburg, before Joao Felix was the only player to miss in the shoot-out and Theo Hernandez netted the winning spot-kick. Kylian Mbappe …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Spain Olympic men’s football team cleared to select two players who changed nationality
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Spain Olympic men’s football team cleared to select two players who changed nationality

The Hindu  

The Spanish team for men’s football at the Paris Olympics got permission Thursday from the IOC to select two players who previously played for other countries. Both Spain-born Joseph and Huijsen recently changed eligibility through FIFA to play for Spain at Under-21 level, and those moves are now also recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Spain took silver in Tokyo …

World Cup champion Spain beats France 2-0 to win inaugural edition of Women’s Nations League final
10 months, 1 week ago

World Cup champion Spain beats France 2-0 to win inaugural edition of Women’s Nations League final

Associated Press  

SEVILLE, Spain — Spain hasn’t lost momentum since winning its first World Cup title, defeating France 2-0 on Wednesday to also win the inaugural edition of the Women’s Nations League. “They’ll be the team to beat at the Olympics, it won’t be easy,” France coach Hervé Renard said. There’s still a lot of work to do.” Spain had its breakthrough …

Spain routs Cyprus 6-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying after judge issues Rubiales order
1 year, 3 months ago

Spain routs Cyprus 6-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying after judge issues Rubiales order

Associated Press  

GRANADA, Spain — Spain’s men restored normal service on the field Tuesday, beating Cyprus 6-0 in a European Championship qualifying game two days after disgraced soccer federation president Luis Rubiales resigned. At almost exactly the time Gavi gave Spain an 18th-minute lead Tuesday, a television interview given by Rubiales began broadcasting on a British cable news channel. The full interview …

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain qualify for first-ever final after Olga Cormona's 89th-minute winner
1 year, 4 months ago

FIFA Women's World Cup: Spain qualify for first-ever final after Olga Cormona's 89th-minute winner

India TV News  

Wearing captain's armband, with just a little over a minute left for the full-time whistle to go, Olga Cormona of Spain picked up the pass from the corner, set her up and shoot it straight from the edge of the area into the goal post with her left leg as nonchalantly as it could get. Spain are into the final …

Debutants Morocco beat Colombia to reach last 16 of Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Debutants Morocco beat Colombia to reach last 16 of Women’s World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Goal by Anissa Lahmari gives the win to Atlas Lionesses as Germany are eliminated after 1-1 draw with South Korea. Morocco have beaten Colombia 1-0 to advance to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup in their first appearance at the tournament. The two teams generated chances in the first half, but it was only in stoppage time when …

Spain into last 16 of Women’s World Cup as Zambia crash out
1 year, 5 months ago

Spain into last 16 of Women’s World Cup as Zambia crash out

Al Jazeera  

Spain condemn Zambia to second 5-0 loss, setting up a decider against Japan for first place in Group C. Spain have underlined their credentials as pre-tournament favourites after becoming one of the first teams to seal qualification for the Women’s World Cup knockouts with a 5-0 win over Zambia in their second Group C encounter. Teresa Abelleira opened the scoring …

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Spain beats Costa Rica 3-0 in opener
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Spain beats Costa Rica 3-0 in opener

The Hindu  

With three goals in four minutes in the middle of a lopsided first half Friday, Spain shattered Costa Rica’s resistance, created the foundation of a resounding 3-0 win and sent a warning to rivals at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Spain began its campaign with a performance that demanded attention and brightened a bitter winter’s night in Wellington. Read: ‘Dream …

Spain hold nerve in shootout to deny Croatia in Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain hold nerve in shootout to deny Croatia in Nations League final

Hindustan Times  

Serial winner Dani Carvajal converted the decisive spotkick to hand Spain a first title in more than a decade as they edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Nations League in Rotterdam on Sunday. Spain's Jesus Navas lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the UEFA Nations League final The 31-year-old, who has won five Champions League …

Spain Snatch Nations League Glory with Shoot-Out Win Against Croatia
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain Snatch Nations League Glory with Shoot-Out Win Against Croatia

News 18  

Dani Carvajal chipped home a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break …

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title

The Hindu  

Dani Carvajal scored a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian …

Spain wins Nations League final as Unai Simon saves two Croatia penalties in shootout
1 year, 6 months ago

Spain wins Nations League final as Unai Simon saves two Croatia penalties in shootout

Associated Press  

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Spain’s 11-year trophy drought is over. Goalkeeper Unai Simon saved two shots as Spain beat Croatia in a penalty shootout after their tense Nations League final had finished 0-0 Sunday. “We have total confidence in his ability to take penalties.” Spain’s other previous titles came in the 2010 World Cup and the European Championships in 1964, 2008 …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

The Hindu  

Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World Cup and winning …

Joselu’s late winner against Italy sends Spain into Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Joselu’s late winner against Italy sends Spain into Nations League final

The Hindu  

Substitute Joselu scored a fortunate winner three minutes from the end as Spain booked their place in a second successive Nations League final with a deserved 2-1 victory over Italy on Thursday. Spain capitalised on a defensive lapse to take the lead inside three minutes as Yeremy Pino produced a cool finish, but when debutant Robin Le Normand handled the …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

Associated Press  

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands — Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spain defeat Malaysia in first crossover match to book quarterfinals berth
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spain defeat Malaysia in first crossover match to book quarterfinals berth

India TV News  

In the first crossover match of the FIH Men's World Cup on Sunday, Spain beat Malaysia to advance to the quarterfinals. After the two sides were goalless at half time, Faizal Saari put Malaysia ahead in the 35th minute but Marc Miralles and Xavier Gispert scored in quick succession to put Spain 2-1 up. Firhan Ashari, Faizal Saari and Suhaimi …

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Malaysia in Penalty Shootout to Set up Quarterfinal Clash With Australia
1 year, 11 months ago

Hockey World Cup 2023: Spain Beat Malaysia in Penalty Shootout to Set up Quarterfinal Clash With Australia

News 18  

Spain beat Malaysia 4-3 in penalty shootout in a thrilling crossover match to qualify for the quarter-finals of the FIH Men’s World Cup after the two sides were locked 2-2 in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. India Open: An Seyoung Beats Akane Yamaguchi to Clinch Women’s Singles Title, Kunlavut Vitidsarn Emerge Men’s Singles Champion After the two sides were goalless at half …

FIFA World Cup: Messi to Mbappe, top 10 goal celebrations of Qatar 2022
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Messi to Mbappe, top 10 goal celebrations of Qatar 2022

The Hindu  

The sport of football has often seen unique gestures when it comes to celebrations after a goal. Mitchell Duke vs Tunisia Australian forward Duke, after scoring a 23rd-minute header against Tunisia in a group D fixture, made a gesture with his fingers that initially seemed like a variation of video game Fortnite’s ‘Taking the L’ celebration. Lionel Messi vs Netherlands …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France into final with 2-0 win as Morocco go down fighting
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | France into final with 2-0 win as Morocco go down fighting

The Hindu  

France will take on Argentina in the World Cup final after beating Morocco 2-0 in an absorbing semi-final on December 14 to stay on course for a successful title defence and end the fairytale run of the north Africans in Qatar. But Morocco were never overawed and had opportunity as Azzedine Ounahi forced two good saves out of French captain …

France 2-0 Morocco - World Cup 2022: Les Bleus set up Argentina final with victory
2 years ago

France 2-0 Morocco - World Cup 2022: Les Bleus set up Argentina final with victory

Daily Mail  

Morocco can leave Qatar with their heads held high. France players celebrate after defeating Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final at the Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday Randal Kolo Muani put the game to bed for France just seconds after coming on for France as he taps home from close range The striker had only been brought on as …

Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Recap: Morocco vs Portugal – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Morocco break new ground in becoming the first African and Arab country to ever reach the World Cup semi-finals. Morocco’s remarkable World Cup campaign has reached new heights after the Atlas Lions beat Portugal 1-0 to become the first Arab and African country to ever reach the tournament’s semi-finals stage. It marked one of the side’s better performances in Qatar, …

Portugal is out! Game vs Morocco turns out last dance and last stop for Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Portugal is out! Game vs Morocco turns out last dance and last stop for Ronaldo at FIFA World Cup

India TV News  

Morocco defeated Portugal in the quarterfinals played at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday to advance to the semifinals. With Portugal's elimination, Cristiano Ronaldo's journey in the FIFA World Cup has probably come to an end. Team Morocco scripted history to become the first African team to qualify for the semifinal of a World Cup tournament. Following were the teams …

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal and Ronaldo
2 years, 1 month ago

Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal and Ronaldo

LA Times  

Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday. Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 on Saturday, likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of winning soccer’s biggest prize. Youssef En-Nesyri …

FIFA World Cup: Morocco dump Spain out on penalties to reach quarters for first time
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Morocco dump Spain out on penalties to reach quarters for first time

Firstpost  

Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler, and Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for Spain, with Sarabia hitting the post and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou stopping the other two. Doha: Achraf Hakimi struck the decisive penalty in a shootout to send Morocco into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time on Tuesday as the African side stunned Spain after a goalless draw. …

Spain vs Morocco FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Who scored and who missed in the penalty-shootout?
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain vs Morocco FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Who scored and who missed in the penalty-shootout?

The Hindu  

Morocco beat Spain 3-0 on penalties in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at the Education City Stadium and booked a place in the quarterfinals. Morocco took the first kick of the shootout and Abdelhamid Sabiri converted from the spot after tucking his penalty on his right, sending Spain keeper Unai Simon to the other side. Hakim Ziyech …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Beat Spain on Penalties to Books Spot in Quarter-finals
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco Beat Spain on Penalties to Books Spot in Quarter-finals

News 18  

Morocco beat Spain on penalties to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history on Tuesday after the match finished 0-0. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Spanish-born Achraf Hakimi scoring the decisive spot-kick after Spain squandered …

Spain OUT of the World Cup as Morocco seal sensational victory on penalties to reach quarter-finals
2 years, 1 month ago

Spain OUT of the World Cup as Morocco seal sensational victory on penalties to reach quarter-finals

Daily Mail  

To the relentless pounding of north African drums and a backdrop of screeching whistles, Spain exited this World Cup, downed by the hardest working team in the tournament and ultimately undone by their own fecklessness. Morocco caused a seismic shock to dump Spain out of the World Cup on penalties and secure their first ever quarter-final Luis Enrique's men were …

Recap: Morocco vs Spain – World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Recap: Morocco vs Spain – World Cup 2022

Al Jazeera  

Atlas Lions edge past Spain on penalties to become the first Arab country to reach World Cup quarter-finals. Morocco have booked their place in the World Cup’s quarter-finals after a sensational penalty shootout win against Spain, becoming the first Arab country to ever reach the tournament’s last eight. Pablo Sarabia, Carlos Soler and captain Sergio Busquets missed their penalties for …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco stun Spain on penalties to reach first ever quarterfinals
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco stun Spain on penalties to reach first ever quarterfinals

India Today  

Morocco, on Tuesday, December 6, advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 after beating Spain 3-0 on penalties at Education City Stadium. It also happened to be the first time that Morocco qualified for the World Cup quarters. 🇲ðŸ‡æ #FIFAWorldCup | @adidasfootball — FIFA World Cup December 6, 2022 The match went into extra time where, yet …

Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8
2 years, 1 month ago

Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8

NPR  

Morocco shocks Spain to become the first Arab team to reach the World Cup's final 8 Enlarge this image toggle caption Ricardo Mazalan/AP Ricardo Mazalan/AP AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The first World Cup held in an Arab nation has produced the Arab world's first quarterfinalist. Morocco became only the fourth African country to reach the quarterfinals at the biggest soccer …

Morocco defeat Spain: Luis Enrique’s penalty homework fails and Hakimi’s masterful game
2 years, 1 month ago

Morocco defeat Spain: Luis Enrique’s penalty homework fails and Hakimi’s masterful game

New York Times  

After an incredibly cagey 120 minutes, Morocco have beaten Spain 3-0 on penalties to reach their first World Cup quarter-final, with Achraf Hakimi scoring the winner with a sumptuous Panenka. African teams winning in World Cup R16 WORLD CUP SCORE 1990 Cameroon 2-1 Colombia 2002 Senegal 2-1 Sweden 2010 Ghana 2-1 USA 2022 Morocco 0-0 Spain It also means that …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco thrash Spain on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Morocco thrash Spain on penalties to seal quarterfinals berth

India TV News  

Morocco defeated Spain 3-0 on penalties at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals. Interestingly, Spain were eliminated from the knockout stage in the 2018 World Cup by losing on penalties against Russia. On the other hand, Morocco have made it to the knockout stage of the World Cup for only the second time. Penalty …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles

India TV News  

Image Source : India TV 1/5 FIFA World Cup 2022: Muller, Modric & Morata take spotlight on Day 4 in key battles Image Source : Getty 2/5 Croatia are playing their first World Cup fixture since losing in the final four years ago, going down by a 4-2 scoreline to France. Image Source : Getty 3/5 The curse of the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Sweden, Ghana, Spain, Canada, secure morale-boosting wins in warm-ups
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Sweden, Ghana, Spain, Canada, secure morale-boosting wins in warm-ups

India Today  

Spain, on Thursday, November 17, defeated Jordan 3-1 in the FIFA World Cup warm-up match at the Amman International Stadium. Ansu Fati’s goal in the 13th minute gave Spain the much-needed lead in the first-half. Sweden defeated Mexico 2-1 at the Estadi Montilivi in Girona after Mattias Svanberg scored in the 84th minute. Canada defeated Japan 2-1 at Al Maktoum …

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