Spain defeated the Czech Republic this Thursday on the fifth day of the Nations League. In a very even first half and in which Spain was barely able to generate danger, a handball from Ambros in the area on a rained ball gave La Roja the opportunity to take the lead. Álex Baena took responsibility and converted the maximum penalty to give Spain the advantage. After the break, Luis de la Fuente's team was just a few centimeters away from extending the lead. A long ball from Unai Simón launched Yeremy Pino and the Canarian did not fail in the one-on-one against Kovar. However, he was a little ahead when the Spanish goalkeeper gave the pass. The disallowed goal gave wings to the Czech team, which tried to punish the Spanish team with balls into the area. Spain suffered even when Krejci was sent off after knocking down Roberto Fernández as the last man and it was not until the 96th minute when Pubill closed the game with a 0-2 lead. Spain will play for the lead of the group against England at the Metropolitano on Sunday in a match in which a draw is worth it.
Baena: "When I saw myself as a penalty taker I was a little surprised"
"We started very well, although they created a lot of set pieces for us. In general terms we played a good game. Inside we had it under control, but we did suffer with set pieces. When I saw myself as a penalty taker I was a little surprised, any of the eleven can take them, we are all very good. Great game on Sunday against England on Sunday"
Álex Baena, Spain Player
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End of the meeting in Prague!
The game ends with Pubill's goal and Spain closes a hard-fought victory in a match in which they took the lead with a goal from Baena from a penalty. Spain will play for the lead of the group against England at the Metropolitano on Sunday in a match in which a draw is worth it.
0-2.
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PUBILL GOOOOOAL!
Pubill sentence the party! It was difficult for Spain to close the game, but Pubill arrived to steal a ball on the edge of the area and finish against Kovar.
0-2.
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What a save from Kovar!
Roberto Fernández had the chance to make his debut with the national team and put the game to bed, but Kovar had a great hand to avoid the Espanyol striker's shot after a cross from Cucurella.
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Pubill shot that goes high
The Atlético defender joined the attack, Jorge de Frutos left it to him in the area and Pubill finished high. The game will go until 96.
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Great cut of Cucurella
Good action by Hopi in the area that Cucurella has to cut to send it to a corner.
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Spain tries to score the second to kill the game
Spain tries not to back down and looks for the second that ends the game, but fails to find the last pass to create the chance.
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Double change for Santi Denia
Hlozek and Cerv retire; Soucek and Kabongo enter.
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Last change in Spain
Fermín leaves and Jorge de Frutos enters.
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The one Hopi had!
Once again Spain suffers in aerial balls. The Spanish defense did not clear well, the ball was dead at the penalty spot and Hopi sent his shot through the clouds, which was very honest.
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Also makes changes from the Source
Fabián and Pedro Porro retire; Pedri and Pubill enter.
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Change of Santi Denia
Ambros leaves and Vlcek enters.
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Another great intervention from Kovar
Baena finished off with a volley in the area and the Czech goalkeeper stretched out again to send the ball for a corner.
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Great save by Kovar at Baena's launch
Baena took the direct free kick, very close to the top corner, and Kovar stretched out to clear it for a corner.
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Red for Krejci!
The referee changes his decision after seeing the play and shows the red card to the Czech centre-back, who was already sent off in Oviedo after a double yellow.
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The referee is going to see the play!
The VAR calls the referee again to go to the monitor to see the play.
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Yellow for Krejci
The Czech central defender knocked down Roberto Fernández when he was escaping and cost him the yellow card. The Spanish footballers demand a red card for being the last man and Merino also takes the yellow card for protesting.
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To the crossbar Hlozek!
Spain suffers again on balls into the area. Coufal's cross found Hlozek's head and he headed back with a shot that hit the crossbar. Bad start by Unai Simón to clear.
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Changes also from Santi Denia
Naderi and Provod leave; Hopi and Subert enter.
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Move the De la Fuente bench
Ferran and Yeremy Pino retire; Roberto Fernández and Mikel Merino enter. Spain is suffering a lot now, especially in aerial balls.
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Fermín's deflected shot
The Barça midfielder received it on the edge of the area and shot wide with his left foot.
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Czech Republic's long possession
The Czech team once again has plenty of the ball, which has been revitalized after the disallowed goal against Yeremy Pino.
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Zima High Shot
Coufal put it in the heart of the area where Krejci combed the ball and Zima appeared in the small area to finish high. The Czech team had the clearest shot.
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Goal disallowed!
The play was reviewed in the VAR for a possible offside and the Canary's goal was finally annulled. Still 0-1.
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GOOOOL BY YEREMY PINO!
Very long ball from Unai Simón behind the defense launched by Yeremy Pino, the Canarian footballer drove towards Kovar's goal and beat the Czech goalkeeper.
0-2.
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The second half begins in Prague!
Spain puts the ball in play.
