England 2 - Spain 2
Spain: Adán;
Ruz, Sergio Sánchez, César Arzo, Raúl Llorente; Bergara
(Marcos 76'), Jurado; César, Cases (David 50'), Sisinio; Xisco Nadal
(Tébar 60'). 4-2-3-1.
Goals: 0-1. 09. Xisco; 0-2.
27. Jurado; 1-2. 48. Steven Taylor; 2-2. 51. Milner.
Vila Real, Portugal. Spain
finished top of their group after drawing 2-2 with England. Juan Santiesteban's
side raced into the lead with two goals in the first half, Xisco Nadal giving
them the lead early on after Cases had hit the bar and Jurado running through
to shoot low past Martin later in the half. However England came back with two
quick goals in the second half, Steven Taylor heading home the first past a
shaky Adán and Milner adding a second, also with a header on the far
post from Ifil's cross. The scoreline meant that both qualified for the
semi-finals, and the last few minutes were played out without either side
risking too much. Spain go on to play Austria midweek, with England taking on
hosts Portugal in the other semi-final. |