Spain's De La Puente "Spain showed the attack we knew"

Spain's De La Puente "Spain showed the attack we knew"

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Luis de la Fuente (64), who is leading Spain back to its prime, expressed satisfaction.

Defending champion Spain reached the semifinals at 4:45 a.m. on the 24th (Korea Standard Time) with a 5-4 win in the penalty shootout after drawing 3-3 against the Netherlands in the second quarterfinal match at Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia, Spain.

The two teams, which were tied 2-2 in the first round, were unable to decide the match with a combined score of 5-5, and Spain laughed after the penalty shootout.

Spain took the lead with Mikel Oyarsabal's multi-goal and 17-year-old Shinsung Ramin Yamal's score, but the Netherlands persistently followed with goals from Memphis Depay, Ian Mattsen and Xavi Simmons.

In the penalty shootout, Spain goalkeeper Unai Simone blocked Doniel Malan's shot, and Pedri succeeded as the last kicker to decide the match.

After the match, the UEFA Nations League announced an interview with Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente on its official website.

De La Fuente told TVE that "We are deeply touched. Today's match was comparable to the Euro final. Our team showed the level of performance that we are familiar with. I was able to feel the emotion I felt at Euro 2024 again."

"We had similar tendencies because it was a match between two teams aiming for aggressive soccer. I think the fans must have really enjoyed the match. Now we have another 'Final Four' waiting for us," he said. "There are three former World Cup champions among the participating teams, and one is the Euro 2016 winner." 카지노

"You can tell just by looking at the participating teams. Even Italy, the former world champion, has failed. I have always thought that the level of this tournament is equivalent to that of the Euro," he added.