SPAIN 1 CZECH REP 0 | EURO 2016 GROUP D RESULT

Spain started well in its Group D match against Czech Republic winning 1 - 0 in today´s EURO 2016 match. Deserved victory that was worked by Spain with defender Gerard Pique scoring the winner in the 86th min with a header. The victory will calm the nerves & lift confidence,  along with giving the three points that puts Spain along with Croatia at the top of the Group.

Spanish Coach Del Bosque finally shut debate with the starting 11 team featuring David De Gea as goalkeeper, with upfront pair Nolito & Alvaro Morata.

The Czech Republic decided that their main strategy was to defend & look for the counter-attack. With most of the Czech team defending Spain had a difficult task scoring. However, lead by David Silva & Iniesta Spain dominated the ball & created numerous goal opportunities. Alvaro Morata missed some good opportunities while opposition goalkeeper Cech was outstanding in keeping Spain with scoring. 

But the the main motor & inspirational play-maker was Andres Iniesta who was brilliant, simply at a World class level. As time raced into the second half, Coach Del Bosque brought on subs like Thiago & Pedro to revitalize the midfield. The nerves increased & it looked as if the Czech Rep would hold out, until an Iniesta pass found Gerard Pique in the goal square who headed in the winner. 

Other names to mention are Jordi Alba & Juanfran who run the flanks, & goalkeeper De Gea who made an important save to avoid a possible draw. Said all this Spain needs to better in the forward line & finish off the long plays with goal. 

Next match for Spain will be Turkey.
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