Spain became the first team to reach the Euro 2024 final after coming from behind to beat France 2-1 in the semi-finals on Tuesday. With football goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo.
The first pair of the semi-finals, Spain, made several changes due to suspensions and injuries. While France dropped Antoine Griezmann to the bench.
Spain got the first goal in the 5th minute. wWhen Lamine Yamal crossed from the right wing to Fabian Ruiz who headed the ball a few yards out but it went over the bar.UFABET
France took the lead 1-0 in the 9th minute when Kylian Mbappe got the ball on the left and crossed it into the six-yard box for Randal Kolo Mouani to head home.
The game was then suspended after Adrien Rabiot suffered an injury and required treatment before the game resumed.
Spain equalised 1-1 in the 21st minute.
When Lamine Yamal got the ball in front of the penalty area before swinging and curling the ball with his left foot to beautifully and perfectly curl it into the goal post. Mike Maignan had no chance to save it.
Four minutes later, the Bulls turned the game around to lead 2-1. The French defender headed the ball clear to Dani Olmo, who controlled the ball and flicked it past Aurelien Chuameni before shooting with his right foot, the ball hit Jules Kounde and went into the net. It was confirmed that it was Olmo’s goal because the ball had gone into the frame from the start.
In the 36th minute, Spain had another chance. Lamine Yamal passed the ball into the penalty area for Fabian Ruiz to shoot hard, but N’Golo Kante poked his foot and blocked the ball, changing the direction of the ball out behind. The first half ended with Spain leading 2-1.
In the second half, France immediately attacked and had a chance in the 53rd minute. When Ousmane Dembele crossed the ball to Aurelien Chuameni who headed it. But it was not far from Unai Simon who easily received it.
Three minutes later, Kylian Mbappe got the ball on the left side of the penalty area. Before swinging and shooting from a tight angle. But it went straight to Simon again.
Didier Deschamps made a change in the 63rd minute.
Bringing on Eduarco Camavinga, Antoine Griezmann and Bradley Barcola for Adrien Rabiot, N’Golo Kante and Randal Kolo Mouhani.
76 minutes, the French and Spanish defenders failed to clear the ball in the penalty area. Camavinga flicked it to Theo Hernandez who shot with his weaker right foot. Causing the ball to float over the bar.
Spain had a close call in the 81st minute. Getting the ball in front of the penalty area and being impressed. He cut inside and curled a left-footed shot that went just wide of the crossbar.
France had another chance in the 86th minute. When Mbappe charged into the penalty area before moving past the Spanish players and shooting with his right foot. The ball flew hard but missed the frame.
Then, France could not equalize, so the game ended with Spain winning 2-1 and becoming the first team to advance to the finals. They will now face the winner of England vs. Netherlands on Wednesday. The final will be held on Sunday, July 14.