Spain Reach Euro 2020 Quarterfinals After Epic Croatia Encounter
Luis Enrique's Side Prevails in Eight-Goal Thriller
Morata's Extra-Time Goal Secures Dramatic Victory
Spain reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in dramatic fashion on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, after beating Croatia 5-3 in extra time in Copenhagen. The match was an epic encounter that saw both teams score four goals in regulation time.
Spain were rocked when Croatia took the lead through Pedri's own goal in the 20th minute. However, the Spanish side fought back and equalized through Pablo Sarabia just five minutes later. Croatia regained the lead through Mislav Orsic in the 85th minute, but Spain again fought back to level the match through Cesar Azpilicueta in the 90th minute.
In extra time, Alvaro Morata scored the winning goal for Spain in the 100th minute. The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash with either Italy or Belgium on July 2.
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