Spain lay down early marker at Euro 2024 with impressive win over CroatiaPA Sport StaffSpain got their Euro 2024 campaign off to an impressive start with a 3-0 win over Croatia in Berlin. Captain Alvaro Morata set La Roja on their way in Group B with a low finish after 29 minutes before Fabian Ruiz soon doubled the lead after some quick footwork inside the Croatia penalty area. Croatia almost hit back straight away as Marcelo Brozovic’s 18-yard strike was saved by Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon and Lovro Majer fired into the side netting. As the hour mark approached, Croatia finally caused some panic in the Spain penalty area when Josip Stanisic’s goalbound effort was blocked by Marc Cucurella before Budimir’s header was punched clear by Simon. Petkovic saw his spot-kick saved by Simon – but Ivan Perisic cut the loose ball back through the six-yard box where his team-mate tapped in.

Source: Irish Independent June 16, 2024 07:25 UTC