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The Guardian - UK
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Nations League: Spain snatch finals spot from Portugal, Ireland avert humiliation

Álvaro Morata is mobbed by his teammates and coaches after his late winner stunned Portugal and sent Spain to the Nations league finals with Croatia, Italy and the Netherlands.
Álvaro Morata is mobbed after his late winner stunned Portugal and sent Spain to the Nations league finals with Croatia, Italy and the Netherlands. Photograph: Miguel Riopa/AFP/Getty Images

Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after Álvaro Morata’s late goal secured a 1-0 win over Portugal in Braga to ensure top spot in their group.

Portugal had dominated the match but Spain stayed in the contest and in the 88th minute a long ball into the box from Dani Carvajal was headed by Nico Williams across to Morata, who lashed it into the net to silence most of the sold-out stadium. Portugal had a late chance to earn the point they needed but Cristiano Ronaldo missed from close range to extend his scoreless streak with the national team to three matches.

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