EUROPEAN U19 CHAMPIONSHIPS | SPAIN 3 ENGLAND 1 | SPAIN GOES INTO THE FINAL

The U-19 SPANISH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM defeated ENGLAND 3 -1 in the semi final this afternoon to go into the Final of the U19 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS on Friday were they will play France.

Spain deserved the victory as they dominated play with England having its moment in the late part of the 1º half with their only goal. Earlier Spain scored two excellent goals with the 3ºrd & definite goal in the mid part of the 2ºhalf were the Spanish later played to maintain the score line & secure their pass to the Final.

Special mention to the whole Spanish Team for an excellent match, but in particular the goal scorers PACHECO, KEKO & SERGIO CANALES, the latter gaining as the tournament goes on.

Details:

Spain 3: Alex; Montoya, Pulido, Bartra, Planas; Oriol Romeu, Thiago; Keko, Canales (Koke, m.69), Pacheco (Muniain, m.75); Rodrigo (Rochina, m.58).

England 1: Rudd; Clyne, Thompson, Caulker, Baker (Bostock, m.18); James, Cruise, Mellis (Noble, m.59); Nouble, Delfouneso; Donaldson (Phillips, m.71).

Goals: 1-0. Min.12: Dani Pacheco; 2-0. Min.34: Keko; 2-1. Min.37: John Bostock; 3-1. Min.57: Sergio Canales.