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Spain through to Euro 2024 semis after extra time win over Germany

The hosts pushed hard for a late leveller but Spain held out to advance to the last four and a meeting with either Portugal or France who play later on Friday

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By Reuters

Published: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 11:06 PM

A Mikel Merino goal in extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in an enthralling quarter-final clash on Friday between the two most successful European Championship nations.

The game was into the 119th minute and looked set for a penalty shootout before substitute Merino rose to head home the winning goal from Dani Olmo's cross and break the hearts of the majority of the crowd inside the Stuttgart Arena.

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After a scoreless first half, Olmo put Spain ahead six minutes after the break, drilling home a first-time shot into the bottom corner, but Germany forced extra time through an 89th goal from Florian Wirtz.

The hosts Germany pushed hard for a late leveller but Spain held out to advance to the last four and a meeting with either Portugal or France who play later on Friday.

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Published: Fri 5 Jul 2024, 11:06 PM

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