Croatia vs Spain LIVE! Nations League final result, match stream and latest updates today
Spain beat Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win their first title in a decade as they secured the Nations League on Sunday.
The final at De Kuip ended goalless after further time, leaving the trophy to be settled on spot kicks with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon rising because the hero. He saved Croatia’s fourth kick from Lovro Majer giving Spain’s Aymeric Laporte the prospect to win the shootout however he hammered the ball towards the bar.
Simon then saved once more from Bruno Petkovic handy Spain a second likelihood to win, which Dani Carvajal took with a chipped end. Spain’s final title was the 2012 Euros and the Nations League will assist make up for a disappointing World Cup final 12 months the place they went out to Morocco within the last-16.
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Time for the large second
Croatia have come and gone on the rostrum, resulting in Spain’s time to gather their winners’ medals and elevate the trophies.
The squad eagerly await Jordi Alba, who turns into the latest captain of this nationwide group to elevate silverware.
He embraces Luis de la Fuente and lifts the Nations League trophy!
Highlights: The likelihood of the sport in regular time
Time for the trophy presentation
A podium has been put in on the pitch at De Kuip and the dignitaries, together with UEFA president Aleksandar Ceferin are in place.
Time handy out some gongs.
Highlights: The successful second
Such distinction within the stands and on the pitch
Spanish followers are dancing, Croatian followers can’t consider it…
Modric stands within the centre circle, aghast. He is not going to be lifting a trophy as Croatia’s captain today.
Big smiles for Carvajal and Co.
Immense scenes of celebration!
Penalties: Croatia 4-5 Spain
Second match level for Spain!
Carvajal has the ball… HE CHIPS IT HOME!
SPAIN ARE CHAMPIONS IN THE NATIONS LEAGUE!
Penalties: Croatia 4-4 Spain
A large, large lifeline for Croatia. We’re into sudden demise.
Petkovic, the matchwinner within the semi, CAN’T DO IT! SIMON SAVES!
