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The Spanish footballers did not meet the paper requirements and entered the qualification for the World Cup 2022 with a home draw 1: 1 with Greece.
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Not even a 77 percent possession of the ball helped them to gain three points, as it did not lead to the development of several unloaded chances. The Spaniards, Slovakia’s third opponent in the basic group of the upcoming EURO 2020, sent only two shots to the visitors’ goal and fell short of expectations.
A great save by keeper Alvaro Morata after 33 minutes kept the visitors in the game after Granada struck from the left with a real cannonball. However, the Greeks had a chance to take the lead after 57 minutes, due to a defensive blunder leaving Ing Martinez completely unmarked Giorgos Masuras. The guests kept the tie until the end.
“We can’t be happy with the game or the result. We definitely had a draw. Spain is used to winning in every match and we didn’t make it.” declared the sad hero of the match Martinez, who entered the second half in place of captain Sergio Ramos and soon caused a penalty.
“I am convinced that if the referee turned to the VAR, he would have decided otherwise. I could not stop the movement of the leg, I wanted to pull it down. The opponent used it skillfully and fell to the ground.” described Martinez equalizing the goal of the Greeks.
Spain continues to rejuvenate the team, with its 18-year-old Pedri from FC Barcelona making their debut on Thursday, and Bryan Gil, a two-year-old senior, FC Sevilla’s regular player, is hosting Eibar this season. “I am very happy with the first start in the most valuable jersey, but I am sorry for the loss of points. Our game lacked greater fluency and a moment of surprise when dealing with offensive situations. It was only the first match in the new cycle. , “ added Pedri.
The Greeks stretched the series without a loss to six matches. A point from the pitch of the group’s biggest favorite was worth their weight in gold. “We expected a similar course of the match. The Spaniards are very strong on the ball, but we were not disgusted. After the goal was collected, we caught up and fought on. I am glad that we received a reward. chances, “ declared Bakasetas. For the 27-year-old midfielder of the Turkish Trabzonspor, this was the ninth accurate hit this year.
Zlatan Ibrahimovič is back in the national team jersey of Sweden
Source: SITA
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A single goal was enough for Sweden to score three points against Georgia. Viktor Claesson took care of him in the 35th minute, when the national team return Zlatan Ibrahimovič passed him in the penalty area. The 39-year-old striker appeared on the national team after almost five years and praised his 84-minute stay on the field.
“I felt good. I felt like it was my first match in the national team, I had a lot of adrenaline in me. Winning to qualify is very important.” stated the gunner of the Milan AC, which is the best scorer in Sweden in history with 62 goals, while the last one reached against Denmark in November 2015.
Ibrahimovic received an invitation to the team from coach Janne Andersson for the March qualifying matches against Georgia and Kosovo and for a preparatory meeting with Estonia, which could pave the way for this year’s EURO. At the championship, the Swedes will also meet Slovakia in the basic group.
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