Copenhagen: Spanish striker Alvaro Morata enjoyed sweet redemption by helping to blush to a 5-3 victory over Croatia after extra time on Monday to reach Euro 2020 quarter-finals in a match full of drama and storyline.
Spain fell in the first round to his own goal from the midline after the extraordinary error from Keeper Unai Simon but they looked into a comfortable victory with goals from Pablo Sarabia, Cesar Azpilicueta and Ferran Torres.
When that happened, Croatia made a comeback that was unthinkable with goals from Mislav Orsic in the 85th minute and Mario Pasalic header at an extra time to force the extra period.
WHAT.
GAME.
?? Spain won the extra time thriller of eight goals in Copenhagen and progress to the quarter-finals! ? …
https://t.co/ls2oes7wdm- UEFA Euro 2020 (@ Euro2020) 1624905336000Spain shows extraordinary characters and wins thanks to extraordinary morata strikes in the 100th minute and goals from Mikel Oyarzabal at 103.
Spain celebrates The first knockout victory was in a large tournament since winning Euro 2012 to establish a quarter-final against France or Switzerland at St Petersburg on Friday.
What drama! ?? Morata + Oyarzabal = Spain Heroes! ? # Euro2020 https://t.co/VurzyzghBe- UEFA Euro 2020 (@ eIV2020) 1624904764000Croatia head home with their head held high but still waiting to win the knockout game on the euro.
Morata has been the center of attention of Spanish campaigns in the middle of the show and inconsistent criticism of its own supporters, which turned ugly during a 5-0 win last week over Slovakia.
His wife and children were threatened by supporters in Seville and he complained of the threat of death before the match, pushing coach Luis Enrique to urge police action.
? Spanish captain Sergio Busquets is appreciated for the appearance of the midfield that rules in Croatia ?? Are you predicted …
https://t.co/eezrhteBLJ- UEFA Euro 2020 (@ Euro2020) 1624906080000Morata has been accused of having a fragile disposition but shows leadership Brittle when Spanish trust was on the floor, controlling Dani Olmo’s cross with one foot before exploding onto the roof of the net.
Simon’s time Mate also compensates for the first half of Howler, making extraordinary rescue to thwart Andrej Kramaric early time.
Oyarzabal’s replacement crashed into the moment then to increase the superiority of Spain and this time Croatia did not have a response.