16-year-old Lamine Yamal chose to perform his best when needed the most. Yamal’s brilliant strike makes him the youngest player in football history to score at the Euro Cup or a World Cup, beating the legendary Pele’s record. Within the first ten minutes, France scored the first goal. Randal Kolo’s header takes France to score opening with a spectacular cross from the majestic Kylian Mbappe. France’s celebration was cut short after Yamal’s magic in the 21st minute of the game. A few minutes later, Spain’s Dani Olmo scored a magnificent low shot to put the final nail in the coffin.
France tried everything possible to stage a second-half comeback, but Mbappe missed a few opportunities to score, and the dream is all but over for the French. The Spain coach has praised his team after reaching the finals of the Euro Cup 2024. “Our idea of football is based on our self-assurance. This is what we want to play; we want to play to our strengths. I know that we’re able to play football; we’ve seen it throughout the tournament.”
On the other hand, England played a perfect semifinal against the Netherlands. Holland’s Xavi Simons’ fiery shot had put the French ahead. But Damfires’ tackle proved costly as England got the penalty. Harry Kane got back to form with a thunderous goal to equalize, and from there on, England dominated the first half. The Dutch tried to come into the game, but a last-minute stunner from Englishman Ollie Watkins ensured England’s place in the final at Berlin. They will face the mighty Spain, who fights till the last minute. Both teams will be looking to give their best. England has an opportunity to create history by winning back-to-back Euro cups and its first major championship in a foreign land.
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