Summary

  • FT: Spain 2-1 Italy - Pino with early opener; Immobile levels from spot before late Joselu winner

  • Spain will face Croatia in Sunday's final

  • All games being played in the Netherlands

  1. See you on Sunday!published at 21:53 British Summer Time 15 June 2023

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    That's all from me as Joselu's late winner sees Spain beat Italy and set up a Nations League final against Croatia on Sunday.

    We'll have live coverage of that final right here from 19:00 BST. Be sure to join us then.

    And, if you're into your cricket, don't forget it's day one of the Ashes tomorrow!

  2. Postpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 15 June 2023

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    RE 21:45 - it doesn't take too long for me to be corrected!

    France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has played in a World Cup, Euros and Nations League final.

    He's only won two of the three though. Navas could still be the first to nab the hat-trick.

    Uefa's triple crown...

  3. Postpublished at 21:48 British Summer Time 15 June 2023

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    RodriImage source, Getty Images

    Rodri, Champions League winner with Manchester City on Saturday, has been named player of the match. As weeks go, I don't think you can get much better.

  4. Postpublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 15 June 2023

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    I reckon Jesus Navas is the first player to reach a World Cup, European Championship and Nations League final.

    What an achievement. The 37-year-old didn't put a foot wrong today.

  5. Joselu the heropublished at 21:41 British Summer Time 15 June 2023

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    JoseluImage source, Getty Images

    It was some lovely quick-thinking from Joselu who dinked the ball beyond the diving Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 88th minute.

    The forward was relegated with Espanyol this season despite scoring 16 goals in 34 La Liga matches.

    He's on the winning side tonight though.

  6. SPAIN WILL PLAY CROATIA IN NATIONS LEAGUE FINALpublished at 21:38 British Summer Time 15 June 2023
    Breaking

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    Spain will face Croatia in Rotterdam on Sunday. Joselu is the hero for Luis de la Fuente's side.

    JoseluImage source, Getty Images
  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 90+5 mins

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    It's over!

  8. Postpublished at 90+5 mins

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    Spain keeper Unai Simon has the ball. That should be that.

  9. Postpublished at 90+4 mins

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    We've lost a minute after Spain took an age to take their latest free-kick. Into added time at the end of added time now.

  10. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90+3 mins

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    Italy's Nicolo Zaniolo is booked for a later challenge on Spain debutant Robin Le Normand.

  11. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

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    The Netherlands scored a very late leveller yesterday. It ain't over till it's over.

  12. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

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    Italian keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is quick off his line to clear a loose ball. Three minutes to go.

  13. INJURY TIMEpublished at 90 mins

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    Italy get a wide free-kick. We'll have five minutes added on.

  14. Postpublished at 89 mins

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    So then Italy, how will you respond?

  15. goal

    GOAL - Spain 2-1 Italypublished at 88 mins

    Joselu

    The substitute with almost his first touch!

    Jordi Alba's cross is cleared as far as Rodri who takes a fierce shot.

    It's blocked by an Italian defender but it pops up nicely for Joselu who's onside and able to poke in what looks like a winner.

    Joselu celebratesImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 87 mins

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    The clock keeps ticking. Neither side have full control of proceedings.

  17. Postpublished at 86 mins

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    Can you tell it's been an incredibly long season? Neither side can keep hold of the ball in the closing stages.

  18. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 84 mins

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    And now former Chelsea striker Morata is replaced by Joselu.

  19. YELLOW CARDpublished at 83 mins

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    Alvaro Morata is booked for arguing with the referee.

  20. Postpublished at 82 mins

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    It's bold from Nicolo Zaniolo who spots Unai Simon off his line, but the only thing he's troubling with his shot from halfway is the corner flag.