At the same time, De la Fuente’s team secured qualification for the European Championships for the Scottish team
Spain beat on the road with a minimal score Norway in the match of the 8th round of the qualifying tournament European Championship 2024 – 1:0.
For the Scandinavian team, defeat meant the collapse of hopes of taking one of the first two places in their qualifying group and making it to the European Championships. Spain, accordingly, the victory advanced ahead of schedule to the final part of the continental forum. And Furia Roja won this victory.
Luis De la Fuente’s team scored in the 20th minute – Alvaro Morata sent the ball into the net from a centimeter, cut by Stefan Strandberg. But this goal was canceled by VAR due to Ansu Fati being active offside.
The decisive goal came immediately after the break. Spain launched a three-shot attack, the last of which, from Gavi, scored.
Norway tried to bounce back, but the guests effectively shut down the opponent’s leaders – Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland. The Man City forward had only one half chance, but in the 83rd minute he shot into the hands of Unai Simon.
Spain scored 15 points and, according to additional indicators, was ahead of the Scottish team, which they themselves beat (2:0) three days ago. Thanks to the defeat of the Norwegians, the Tartan Army also secured an early ticket to the European Championship.
In November, the Pyrenean team will play against Cyprus and Georgia. Norway has one match left – against Scotland. Ståle Solbakken’s team will not rise higher than third place.
- Qualification for Euro 2024. Group A. 8th round
Norway – Spain — 0:1 (0:0)
Goal: Gavi, 49
Source: Sportarena
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