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Saturday, June 15, 2013

UNDER 21 UEFA CHAMPIONSHIP: Spain 3 Norway 0: City target Isco helps La Roja cruise to U21s final against Italy




Manchester City target Isco helped his side move one step closer to a second successive European Under 21 Championship after capping a majestic performance with a stunning strike.

Rodrigo had put Spain a goal ahead of a dogged Norway side on the stroke of half-time with an improvised finish to steer the ball into the back of the net.
Stunner: Isco found space inside the area and wrapped the ball into the top corner for Spain's second
Stunner: Isco found space inside the area and wrapped the ball into the top corner for Spain's second
Star man: Isco netted Spain's second goal deep in the second half
Star man: Isco netted Spain's second goal deep in the second half
Late in the second half, Isco wriggled into space inside the penalty area before the Malaga playmaker poked his curling effort into the top corner, leaving the impressive Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland Haskjold flailing.
The tournament's top goalscorer, Alvaro Morata, added gloss to the scoreline with a cool finish deep into second-half stoppage time at the Municipal Stadium in Netanya after pouncing on a rebound.
On their way: Rodrigo put Spain in the lead just before half-time with a well-taken strike
On their way: Rodrigo put Spain in the lead just before half-time with a well-taken strike

On their way: Rodrigo put Spain in the lead just before half-time with a well-taken strike

Norway had been threatening in the second half without really troubling Manchester United keeper David de Gea, who has yet to concede in four games at the finals, before Isco conjured his brilliant goal to kill off the game.
Spain, continental champions in Denmark in 2011, will play Italy Tuesday's final in Jerusalem after Liverpool's Fabio Borini helped them to victory over Holland.
Surge: Asier Illarramendi (centre) helped the young Spain side to the final
Surge: Asier Illarramendi (centre) helped the young Spain side to the final

Orchestrator: Spain coach Julen Lopetegui issues instructions to his players from the touchline
Orchestrator: Spain coach Julen Lopetegui issues instructions to his players from the touchline
Pick that one out: Alvaro Morata (right) kept his cool to add a third goal for the Spanish stars
Pick that one out: Alvaro Morata (right) kept his cool to add a third goal for the Spanish stars
Putting on a show: Isco slides on his knees to celebrate after killing off the Norwegian youngsters
Putting on a show: Isco slides on his knees to celebrate after killing off the Norwegian youngsters
 


 

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