The Spanish team suffered, this Friday to defeat Switzerland, after a game that ended 1-1, having been decided in the penalty lottery, where the Spaniards triumphed 3-1. In the semi-finals they will face the winner of Belgium – Italy
Spain take advantage after eight minutes. After a corner, the ball fell to Jordi Alba, who shot from outside the area and the ball was deflected by Zakaria and entered his own goal.
Switzerland’s reaction came in the 68th minute. Laporte and Pau Torres missed and the ball went to Freuler, who passed to Shaqiri and the midfielder guaranteed the tie.
At 77 minutes, the Swiss team started playing with one less, after the expulsion of Freuler. The Spanish team tightened, tried to reach the goal, but the game ended up going to extra time. Spain charged again, having successive opportunities to score, but lacked effectiveness.
The game was eventually decided in the penalty shootout lottery, where Spain defeated their opponents 3-1.
