The game was decided from the spot after it remained goalless in 120 minutes of open play. Majer and Bruno Petkovic missed their spot kicks as Unai Simon made two brilliant saves. Dani Carvajal scored his shot to win Spain their first major title in 11 years.
Croatia vs Spain Highlights: Croatia vs Spain Nations League 2023 Final
03:07 AM
That’s all folks from us. Spain have ended their decade-long drought with a stellar result. Croatia’s wait for a trophy extended. This is your host Sauradeep Ash bidding adieu for the last time until we meet again. Stay tuned for more action. Ciao!
03:05 AM
Carvajal after the goal
CARVAJAL SCORES!
Croatia: ✅✅✅❌✅❌
Spain: ✅✅✅✅❌✅SPAIN ARE NATIONS LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! ???? pic.twitter.com/HFMn6Y2vOr
— ???????????? ???????????????? ???? (@TheEuropeanLad) June 18, 2023
03:02 AM
Nations League 2023 Final: Croatia 0 Spain 0 (Spain win 5-4 in penalties)
Spain’s miserable luck from the penalties has changed as they secured a historical victory. It was brilliance from Unai Simon who made two terrific saves. Croatia’s wait for a major trophy continues.
03:00 AM
Penalties: Croatia 4 Spain 5
Dani Carvajal – Scores!! Spain win the Nations League title.
02:59 AM
Penalties: Croatia 4 Spain 4
What a Save by Unai Simon to deny Bruno Petkovic.
02:58 AM
Penalties: Croatia 4 Spain 4
Aymeric Laporte hits the bar, another twist! We are going to sudden death!!
02:58 AM
Penalties: Croatia 4 Spain 4
Ivan Perisic scores to keep Croatia in it.
02:57 AM
Penalties: Croatia 3 Spain 4
Marco Asensio – Scores!
02:56 AM
Penalties: Croatia 3 Spain 3
Majer misses as Unai Simon saves it on to the post. Advantage Spain.
02:55 AM
Penalties: Croatia 3 Spain 3
Mikel Merino – Scores!!!
02:54 AM
Penalties: Croatia 3 Spain 2
Luka Modric – Scores!!!
02:54 AM
Penalties: Croatia 2 Spain 2
Rodri scores for Spain!
02:53 AM
Penalties: Croatia 2 Spain 1
Marcelo Brozovic – Scores
02:52 AM
Penalties: Croatia 1 Spain 1
Joselu – Scores!!
02:52 AM
Croatia 1 Spain 0
Croatia – Nikola Vlasic – Scores
02:49 AM
It looks like a mini-fight broke out between a couple of players. The staff got involved fast and the thing is sorted. Both teams in their final hurdle ahead of the penalties.
02:46 AM
Nations League 2023 Final: Croatia 0 Spain 0 after ET
It has remained as it started even after the completion of 120 minutes. Nothing to separate these two sides and we are heading to penalties, the cruelest way to decide a Final!
02:44 AM
Marco Asensio has played well in the match but has been wasteful at crucial times. He had chances which he perhaps should have converted.
02:42 AM
A look back at Nacho’s brilliant tackle
A look back at Nacho’s brilliant tackle
Nacho’s goal saving challenge man. Can’t believe he didn’t make the Spain squad under Enrique. pic.twitter.com/jJBPaGx3Ji
— WolfRMFC (@WolfRMFC) June 18, 2023
02:36 AM
Dani Olmo got another huge opportunity and this time his shot was deflected wide. Croatia survive again as we remain goalless after 110 minutes.
02:28 AM
Nations League 2023 Final: Croatia 0 Spain 0 105′
It is half time of Extra Time and we still don’t have a goal in the final. The final 15 minutes of open play await, and if we are still at level terms, penalties!!
02:26 AM
Dani Olmo skies his shot. A left-footer that was hit with power but no accuracy as it blazes over the bar.
02:19 AM
97 mins: Croatia 0 Spain 0
Spain make their final change of the match. Jesus Navas, who had a decent game at right-back, is replaced as Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal comes on.
02:17 AM
Nacho Fernandez receives a yellow for a poor challenge. Lunges on to Petkovic and gets himself in the book.
02:13 AM
Nations League 2023 Final: Croatia 0 Spain 0 92′
Croatia fail to take a shot in the early seconds of the 1st half of Extra time.
02:11 AM
Full Time
ET | ???????? 0:0 ???????? | #CROESP | #NationsLeague
In this crazy, totally unexpected scenario, we’re going into extra time.#UNL | #PokažiSrce | #Family | #Vatreni❤️???? pic.twitter.com/3UcBmBKM3I
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) June 18, 2023
02:07 AM
Full Time (90 mins): Croatia 0 Spain 0
We are going into further 30 minutes of play as the two teams can’t be separated after 90 minutes of football. It has been a pulsating encounter but we are yet to see a goal.
02:03 AM
91 mins: Croatia 0 Spain 0
Aymeric Laporte is down and holding his nose. He had a collision with Bruno Petkovic and has come the worst off it. Petkovic given a yellow as well, it was a deliberate foul!
02:02 AM
Added Time: 4 minutes
01:59 AM
Dani Olmo comes on for Gavi
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????ENTRA | @daniolmo7
????SALE | Gavi
???????? ???? ???????? | 0-0 | 87’#VamosEspaña | #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/UOhR9oVBJq
— Selección Española de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) June 18, 2023
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When and Where the Nations League Final be played?
The match between Spain and Croatia UEFA Nations League 2023 Final will be taking place at the Stadion Feijenoord in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Croatia vs Spain Lineup
Croatia Playing XI: Livakovic; Juranovic, Sutalo, Erlic, Perisic; Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic; Pasalic, Kramaric, Ivanusec
Spain Playing XI: Simon; Navas, Le Normand, Laporte, Alba; Rodri, Ruiz; Asensio, Gavi, Pino; Morata
Croatia and Spain Semifinals Result
Croatia won 4-2 over the Netherlands in the semifinal, whereas Spain beat Italy 2-1 to book their berth in the final. Croatia have never won an international continental trophy, whereas Spain will be aiming to end their 11-year-long drought to win a trophy, since they won the EURO in 2012.
Italy earlier won 3-2 against the Netherlands to claim the 3rd spot in the tournament.
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