SPAIN 2 NORWAY 0 | U-21 INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY

European U-21 Football Friendly International played tonight between Spain & Norway with the final result going 2 - 0 to Spain. 

Match dominated by Spain from start to finish with long possession Soccer & plenty of shots at goals by the local team. The two goals scored occurred in the 1º st half through Munir in the 16th min & Deulofeu in the 18th min, with this last putting in an exceptional game.

Good "sparring" for Spain as they prepare for the Group qualifiers latter this year in order to attempt to get into the 2017 European U/21 Championships Finals.

Details:

Spain - 2: Kepa; Manquillo, Vallejo, Jonny, Duarte; José Rodríguez, Olíver, Denis Suárez (Moi Gómez, 81'); Deulofeu (Asensio, 86'), Munir (Williams, 63') & Samu Castillejo (Ceballos, 

Norway - 1:  Sondre; Haralsheid, Holbrather, Gronner, Grogaard; Strand, Lundemo, Overstad (Trondsen, 46'), Fredrik; Gayas & Mohamed (Vegard, 86').

Goals: 1-0 (16') Munir. 2-0 (18') Deulofeu.

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ALBANIA 0 SPAIN 2 | U-21 EURO GROUP QUALIFIER

The Spanish Football U-21 National Team travelled to Albania for their Group match qualifier for the 2015 European Championships. The final result a 0 - 2 victory for Spain which virtually assures them a place in the Euro U-21 Finals & keeps them top of their Group with 18 points, that is, 6 straight victories to date.  

The games was not easy at all for Spain. Albania put up a rough & sticky plan which consisted in maximum pressure which caused the Spaniards to lose the ball. The Spanish midfield was continually overrun by Albania & the Spanish defence under siege. It was not until the 66th min that Spain managed to win back control with the goal from Muniain. This was followed later in the 88th min by the sealer & second goal from Deulofeu.

Relief on the Spanish bench & joy in gaining another victory & three points.

Details:

Albania 0: Teqja; Husaj, Gjokak, Prençi, Kotobelli; Kruja, Kace, Shala, Gino; Batha & Shkurtaj

Spain 2: Pacheco; Carvajal, Sergi G., Amat, Bernat; Campaña, Óliver; Deulofeu, S. Roberto, Muniain; & Morata.


Goals : 0-1 (66') Muniain. 0-2 (88') Deulofeu.

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EURO U 21 GROUP 4 MATCH RESULT | BOSNIA 1 SPAIN 6

The Spanish U-21 Football National Team maintains its dominance of Group 4 with an overpowering 1 - 6 victory over. Five straight wins with 20 goals in favour & only 5 against. 

Here are all the goals & goalscorers:

• Prcic 15th min 1 - 0
• Barisic own goal 33rd min 1-1
• Oliver 44th min 1-2
• Morata 45th min penalty 1 - 3
• Muniain 61st min 1 - 4
• Oliver 64th min 1 -5
• Deulofeu penalty 1 - 6

Bosnia attempted to get a goal to lessen the scoreline "pain" in the latter part of the match & nearly pulled it off. Depending on how second placed Austria does in their match, Spain could seal their pass on the the Euro U-21 finals against Albania. 

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EURO - U21 QUALIFIER | SPAIN 6 ESTONIA 0

The SPANISH FOOTBALL U-21 NATIONAL TEAM hosted ESTONIA tonight for a EURO U-21 classification match. The current European Champions defeated their guests 6 - 0 in a one way affair that gave Benfica forward RODRIGO a HAT-TRICK ( 4th , 7th & 45th min). The other goal scorers were ISCO in he 59th min, ALVARO VAZQUEZ in in the 90th min & SARABIA in extra time. Not much to add except reiterate the Spanish dominance.

Thiago

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SPAIN 2 - GEORGIA 0 | EURO U - 21 GROUP 5 QUALIFIER

Good night for the SPANISH FOOTBALL U-21 NATIONAL TEAM with a 2 - 0 victory against GEORGIA. If you can remember Spain defeated a few days back Georgia away 2 - 7. Here is a very brief summary.

Sergio Canales

The young SERGIO CANALES, the newly signed Valencia CF midfielder, starred with two goals in Spain's victory in the second qualifying match for Euro U- 21 Championships to be held in Israel (2013).


The Spanish Football player Sergio Canales scored his first via a penalty in the 16th minute after team-mate Muniain was fouled in the penalty area. The second goal came in the 78th min with a crossed shot that beat Georgian keeper Tarkhnishvili. Spain, with two victories & 6 points, leads the qualifying Group 5 with Switzerland in second place with four points.


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UEFA INCLUDES 7 SPANISH FOOTBALL U-21 TEAM PLAYERS IN ALL-STAR LIST

More awards for SPANISH FOOTBALL via UEFA that has announced its ALL STAR European U-21 SQUAD which has been chosen by a team of eight "technical" experts. In reference to the SPAIN U-21 NATIONAL TEAM that won the Euro U-21 Championship held in Denmark, seven players have been chosen. The runners up,  Switzerland has five players in the list of 23 that includes players from all the participating countries.

Spain Football U-21 players

Here is the full UEFA list of "All-Star Squad – Denmark 2011":


Goalkeepers: David de Gea (Spain), Yann Sommer (Switzerland), Tomáš Vaclík (Czech Republic).


Defenders: Nicolai Boilesen (Denmark), Ondřej Čelůstka (Czech Republic), Dídac Vila (Spain), Timm Klose (Switzerland), Yaroslav Rakitskiy (Ukraine), Jonathan Rossini (Switzerland), Chris Smalling (England), Kyle Walker (England).


Midfielders: Christian Eriksen (Denmark), Marcel Gecov (Czech Republic), Ander Herrera (Spain), Javi Martínez (Spain), Mikhail Sivakov (Belarus), Thiago Alcántara (Spain).


Forwards: Adrián López (Spain), Juan Mata (Spain), Admir Mehmedi (Switzerland), Xherdan Shaqiri (Switzerland), Kolbeinn Sigthórsson (Iceland), Daniel Sturridge (England).

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EURO U - 21 FINAL 2011 | THIAGO GOAL AGAINST SWITZERLAND

In yesterdays U-21 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL, Spanish midfielder & FC Barcelona player THIAGO scored an impressive second goal in the 80th min that sealed the match.


Here is the VIDEO of the Thiago goal for Spain in their 0 - 2 victory over Switzerlamd in the final. Thiago was later named "MVP of the Final".


THIAGO 2º GOAL 2011 FINAL U-21 EURO SPAIN 2 SWITZERLAND 0 Tweet

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SPAIN 3 - BELARUS 1 | SPAIN INTO EURO U-21 FINAL - 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES

The SPANISH FOOTBALL U-21 NATIONAL TEAM defeated BELARUS 3 - 1 in the semi - final of the U-21 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS in Denmerk to get a place in Saturday´s Final & more importantly, secure a ticket to the 2012 London Olympic Games.

It was´nt all easy as Spain equalized in the very last minute to force extra-time, there was a long moment during the match that seemed as if Spain had missed the boat even though they controlled the game. The Spaniards dominated the encounter but were not able to penetrate the disciplined Belarus defence. Then in a side-line throw-in Belarus managed a "freak" overhead kick via VORONKOV in the 38th min that found the net. 

Adrian scores for Spain 

From this moment onwards Spain went all out to attack & attempt to find the needed equalizer,  & as time ran & the finish got closer the nerves & anxiety took over the Spaniards. Spanish Coach Milla put on forwards Capel, Jeffren & Bojan in a last ditch attempt to avoid disaster. Then the miracle came in the 89th min when Capel found the head of ADRIAN who equalized & forced the extra-time.

From here, Spain took control & ADRIAN scored again in the 105th min to take his persoanl Championships tally to 5 goals to make him the leading goal scorer, followed by a pile-driver from JEFFREN to seal the match in the 113th min, seal a final place & the Olympic Games place.

Spain now goes into the Final next Saturday. A great match for Spain & a great performance,  but it was close, real close!


Details:

3 - SPAIN: De Gea; Montoya, Botía, Domínguez (Bojan, m. 77), Didac Vila; Javi Martínez, Ander Herrera (Capel, min. 58), Thiago, Mata, Muniaín (Jeffrén, m. 70) & Adrián.


1 - BELARUS: Gutor; Veretilo, Filipenko, Politevich, Polyakov; Perepechko (Baga, m. 60), Dragun, Sivakov, Nekhaychik; Voronkov (Bukatkin, m.68; Skavysh (Rekish, m. 83).


GOALS: 0-1, min. 38, Voronkov; 1-1, min. 89, Adrián; 2-1, m. 105, Adrián; 3-1, m. 113, Jeffrén.

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SPAIN WINS 0 - 2 CZECH REP TO KEEP ON TRACK IN THE U-21 EURO CHAMPIONSHIPS

The SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL U-21 TEAM has won its vitally important second Group match 0 - 2 against the CZECH REPUBLIC to keep on course & attempt to get into the semis  of the EUROPEAN U - 21 CHAMPIONSHIPS. The Spanish Football team managed to rectify its errors from the surprising 1 -1 game against England to play a comfortable match this afternoon & win back confidence. 

Adrian celebrates goal 

The damage was basically done in the 27th & 47th min thanks to ADRIAN who managed to finish off two great midfield passes to score both the important goals. The Czech Rep had some moments but Spanish & still Atletico de Madrid goalie David De Gea managed to push aside all the danger.

Details-info:

0 - CZECH REP:
Vaclik; Celutska, Suchý, Mazuch, Lecjaks; Gecov, Dockal, Vácha, Moravek (Kadlec, m.62), Hlousek (Cerný, m.77); & Pekhart (Kozák, m.46).
2 - SPAIN:
De Gea; Montoya, Botía, Domínguez, Didac Vila; Javi Martínez, Ander Herrera, Thiago, Mata (Nsue, m.88), Muniain (Capel, m.82); & Adrián (Parejo, m.73).
GOALS:
0-1, m.26: Adrián. 0-2, m.47: Adrián.

Spain will meet in a few days the Ukraine, were a draw - better - a win will place Spain in the semis.

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EURO U - 21 CHAMPIONSHIP | SPAIN 1 ENGLAND 1 | SPAIN STARTS COLD

SPAIN started its EUROPEAN U-21 CHAMPIONSHIPS campaign cold & not "greased" with a 1 - 1 draw against ENGLAND. A disappointing result that saw the SPANISH FOOTBALL NATIONAL U-21 TEAM touch the ball well all match, but lacked depth & was without any  goal instinct upfront. The Spaniards need a goal area "killer" to finish their build ups & plays off & tonight no one was there to do the job. A missing element in the machine that made Spain play dearly in the end.

Ander Herrera "goal"

The goal for Spain came in the 27th min from a set piece that saw Captain Javi Martinez header into the path of ANDER HERRERA who scored. The goal was given under controversial circumstances as it looked as if Herrera knocked the ball in with his hand. The image certainly gives rise to the doubt as it seems that it was indeed a handball.

From here on, England made timid signs of danger, but it was Spain that dominated with the ball. This featured was carried through most of the second half until England counter-attacked & caught off guard the Spanish defence late in the game. English player WALBECK found himself in front of Spanish goalie De Gea in the 87th min & scored the equalizer to pour a "bucket of cold water" over the Spaniards. Some claimed the goal was given when England was off-side, but given that Spain got ahead in a doubtful fashion,  justice was perhaps done.

Spain watched till the end how they let slip through their fingers the victory which now "complicates" somewhat the rest of the group for them as they MUST win the Czech Rep next Wednesday in their next group match. Spain will go into that game with pressure & nerves & that always makes the outcome difficult to predict.

Earlier, the Czech Rep defeated the Ukraine 2 - 1 to now lead the group in Top postion.

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