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Piqué pounces for late Spain win

Piqué pounces for late Spain win

India Blooms News Service | | 13 Jun 2016, 11:33 pm
Toulouse, June 13 (IBNS) Spain's bid for a third straight UEFA EURO title began with a dramatic Group D victory as Gerard Piqué's towering 87th-minute header ensured they found a way past the Czech Republic.

Andrés Iniesta's inswinging cross was met by the head of his Barcelona colleague just when it seemed the points were to be shared. The Czech defence were missing the suspended Marek Suchý but coach Pavel Vrba set up a cautious selection with effectively six at the rear. Whenever Spain had the ball, both wingers withdrew to outflank the full-backs – and it so nearly worked.

Petr ÄŒech was alert to all first-half danger when a Spain team with Iniesta pulling the strings did break through, though moments before half-time David de Gea, preferred to Iker Casillas, did have to block from Tomáš Necid on the counterattack. Right at the start of the second half there were more fantastic saves from ÄŒech and Ladislav Krejčí's brilliant saving tackle looked to have secured a point. Piqué had other ideas.

Man of the match: Andrés Iniesta (Spain)

Credit: UEFA.com
 

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