Spain’s Last-Minute Equalizer
Mikel Merino’s goal in the 93rd minute clinched a 2-2 draw for Spain against the Netherlands. This result was part of the Nations League quarter-final first leg on Thursday. Earlier, Nico Williams put Spain ahead, but the Netherlands responded with two goals. However, a red card for Dutch player Jorrel Hato shifted the momentum back to Spain.
Croatia Gains Upper Hand Over France
In Split, Croatia overcame an early missed penalty to secure a 2-0 victory against France. Goals by Ante Budimir and Ivan Perisic put Croatia in a strong position for the next leg of the match-up.
Germany’s Comeback Against Italy
Germany rallied from a goal down to defeat Italy 2-1 in Milan. Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka both scored in the second half for Germany, turning the tide in this crucial fixture.
Denmark Edges Out Portugal
Rasmus Hojlund delivered a late goal to give Denmark a 1-0 victory over Portugal. The goal came in the 78th minute, after sustained pressure by the Danish side.
Other Notable Matches
In other matches, Ukraine surprised Belgium with a 3-1 win. Turkey defeated Hungary 3-1, Scotland bested Greece courtesy of a Scott McTominay penalty, and Serbia drew 1-1 with Austria. These exciting matches set the stage for intense return fixtures scheduled for Sunday.
Stay tuned for more updates on these thrilling Nations League encounters.
