FT England U21 1 - 0
Spain U21
Commentary:
90+12' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+12' Today's attendance is 18498.
90+12' Ball possession: England U21: 35%, Spain U21: 65%.
90+12' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+11' Dangerous challenge by Sergio Camello from Spain U21. Oliver Skipp on the receiving end of that.
90+11' Goal kick for England U21.
90+11' SENT OFF! - Morgan Gibbs-White is given his second yellow card for dissent.90+10' SENT OFF! - Antonio Blanco is given his second yellow card for dissent.90+9' James Trafford makes a crucial save!
90+9' Sergio Camello from Spain U21 sends an effort wide of target
90+9' Good effort by Aimar Oroz as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+9' SAVED - Abel Ruiz takes the penalty, but James Trafford saves it!
90+8' PENALTY - Levi Colwill from England U21 concedes a penalty for tripping Abel Ruiz.
90+7' After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Spain U21!
90+6' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
90+6' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
90+6' Levi Colwill makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+5' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
90+5' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+5' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
90+4' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
90+4' Jon Pacheco relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' England U21 are trying to create something here.
90+4' Harvey Elliott makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+4' Gabriel Veiga makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Safe hands from James Trafford as he comes out and claims the ball
90+3' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
90+3' Harvey Elliott from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Taylor Harwood-Bellis from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+3' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
90+2' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90+2' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+2' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
90+1' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
90+1' Cameron Archer from England U21 is ruled offside.
90+1' Safe hands from James Trafford as he comes out and claims the ball
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: England U21: 37%, Spain U21: 63%.
90' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
90' Arnau Tenas makes a crucial save!
90' Good effort by Noni Madueke as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
89' Good effort by Harvey Elliott as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
89' Cameron Archer creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
89' England U21 start a counter attack.
89' Taylor Harwood-Bellis relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
89' Spain U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
89' Ander Barrenetxea makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
88' Goal kick for England U21.
88' Sergio Gomez fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
88' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
88' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
88' Sergio Gomez wins an air challenge against Max Aarons
87' Goal kick for England U21.
87' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
86' Cameron Archer from England U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jon Pacheco
86' Yellow card for Rodrigo Riquelme.
86' NO PENALTY! The ref believes Rodrigo Riquelme dived in the penalty box. Controversial!
85' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
85' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
85' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
85' Ball possession: England U21: 39%, Spain U21: 61%.
85' Thomas Doyle relieves the pressure with a clearance
85' The cross by Aimar Oroz from Spain U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
84' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
84' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
84' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
84' Goal kick for England U21.
84' Gabriel Veiga send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
83' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
83' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
83' Antonio Blanco is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Camello in a tactical substitution.
82' Anthony Gordon is leaving the field to be replaced by Thomas Doyle in a tactical substitution.
82' Cole Palmer is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Elliott in a tactical substitution.
82' Safe hands from James Trafford as he comes out and claims the ball
81' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
81' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
81' Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
81' England U21 are trying to create something here.
81' Cameron Archer relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Cole Palmer comes back onto the field.
80' Gabriel Veiga shoots from outside the box, but James Trafford has it under control
80' Curtis Jones from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' Ball possession: England U21: 39%, Spain U21: 61%.
80' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
80' The game is restarted.
80' Cole Palmer is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
79' Cole Palmer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
79' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
78' The referee signals a free kick as James Garner from England U21 trips Rodrigo Riquelme
78' Goal kick for England U21.
77' The referee is not having the complaints from Santi Denia who is given a yellow card for dissent
77' Rodrigo Riquelme from Spain U21 sends an effort wide of target
77' The cross by Sergio Gomez from Spain U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
76' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
76' Spain U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
75' England U21 are trying to create something here.
75' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
75' Ball possession: England U21: 38%, Spain U21: 62%.
75' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
74' Anthony Gordon makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
74' Goal kick for England U21.
74' James Trafford from England U21 receives a yellow card for time wasting.
73' Angel Gomes is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver Skipp in a tactical substitution.
73' Victor Gomez is leaving the field to be replaced by Ander Barrenetxea in a tactical substitution.
73' Morgan Gibbs-White is leaving the field to be replaced by Cameron Archer in a tactical substitution.
73' Abel Ruiz from Spain U21 sends an effort wide of target
72' Spain U21 start a counter attack.
72' Good effort by Noni Madueke as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
72' England U21 are trying to create something here.
72' Juan Miranda relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
71' England U21 are trying to create something here.
71' Noni Madueke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
71' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
71' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
70' Noni Madueke makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
70' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
70' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
70' Ball possession: England U21: 37%, Spain U21: 63%.
69' Yellow card for Morgan Gibbs-White.
69' Morgan Gibbs-White from England U21 commits a foul by elbowing Jon Pacheco
69' Abel Ruiz shoots from outside the box, but James Trafford has it under control
69' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
69' Goal kick for England U21.
69' A chance presents itself to Abel Ruiz from Spain U21 but his header goes wide
69' The cross by Sergio Gomez from Spain U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
68' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
67' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
67' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
67' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
66' Emile Smith Rowe is leaving the field to be replaced by Noni Madueke in a tactical substitution.
66' Levi Colwill from England U21 is ruled offside.
66' Aimar Oroz from Spain U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Veiga from Spain U21 trips Curtis Jones
65' Arnau Tenas makes a crucial save!
65' Good effort by Curtis Jones as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
65' England U21 are trying to create something here.
65' Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
65' Ball possession: England U21: 38%, Spain U21: 62%.
64' Spain U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
64' James Garner wins an air challenge against Sergio Gomez
64' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
64' Morgan Gibbs-White from England U21 is ruled offside.
63' England U21 are trying to create something here.
63' Victor Gomez is penalised for pushing Max Aarons.
62' Aitor Paredes relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' After a tactical foul, Aimar Oroz sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
62' Aimar Oroz is penalised for pushing Anthony Gordon.
62' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
61' James Trafford from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' Levi Colwill hand-balls.
60' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
60' Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
60' England U21 are in control of the ball.
60' Ball possession: England U21: 38%, Spain U21: 62%.
59' Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Aimar Oroz in a tactical substitution.
59' Rodri is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodrigo Riquelme in a tactical substitution.
59' Oihan Sancet is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Veiga in a tactical substitution.
59' Jon Pacheco from Spain U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Anthony Gordon
58' The game is restarted.
58' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
58' Alejandro Baena from Spain U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cole Palmer
58' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
58' Aitor Paredes relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' James Garner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
57' Juan Miranda relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' England U21 are trying to create something here.
57' Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Victor Gomez makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
56' England U21 are in control of the ball.
56' The referee signals a free kick as Juan Miranda from Spain U21 trips Cole Palmer
56' Juan Miranda relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' The cross by Emile Smith Rowe from England U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
56' England U21 are trying to create something here.
55' Jon Pacheco from Spain U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' England U21 are trying to create something here.
55' England U21 are in control of the ball.
55' Ball possession: England U21: 34%, Spain U21: 66%.
55' Jon Pacheco wins an air challenge against Morgan Gibbs-White
55' Goal kick for England U21.
54' A chance presents itself to Juan Miranda from Spain U21 but his header goes wide
54' Sergio Gomez from Spain U21 swings in the corner from the right.
54' Emile Smith Rowe from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
54' Sergio Gomez swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
54' Cole Palmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
53' Anthony Gordon from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
53' Alejandro Baena from Spain U21 takes a short corner kick from the right.
53' Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
53' Antonio Blanco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
52' England U21 are in control of the ball.
52' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
52' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
51' Abel Ruiz from Spain U21 is ruled offside.
51' Spain U21 with a potentially dangerous attack.
50' Cole Palmer from England U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alejandro Baena
50' Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
50' Ball possession: England U21: 36%, Spain U21: 64%.
50' Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
49' Angel Gomes successfully blocks the shot
49' A shot by Oihan Sancet is blocked.
49' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
49' Max Aarons from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
49' Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
48' Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
48' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
47' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
47' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
46' Goal kick for Spain U21.
46' England U21 are trying to create something here.
46' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+8' The only goal scored by England U21 gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+8' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+7' Ball possession: England U21: 37%, Spain U21: 63%.
45+7' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
45+7' The game is restarted.
45+7' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
45+7' VAR - CARD ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential card situation.
45+6' After violent conduct Oihan Sancet rightly goes into the referees book
45+6' After violent conduct Levi Colwill rightly goes into the referees book
45+4' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
45+4' Cole Palmer provided the assist for the goal.
45+4' G O O O A A A L - Curtis Jones takes the credit!45+2' Cole Palmer takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
45+2' The referee signals a free kick as Sergio Gomez from Spain U21 trips Cole Palmer
45+2' A shot by Antonio Blanco is blocked.
45+2' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
45+2' A shot by Rodri is blocked.
45+2' Emile Smith Rowe from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+2' Sergio Gomez swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Angel Gomes from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
45+1' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
45' Spain U21 start a counter attack.
45' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
45' Juan Miranda makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
45' England U21 are trying to create something here.
45' Ball possession: England U21: 38%, Spain U21: 62%.
45' The referee signals a free kick as James Garner from England U21 trips Rodri
44' POST! A header by Levi Colwill hits the post!
44' The cross by Cole Palmer from England U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
43' Alejandro Baena from Spain U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Emile Smith Rowe
43' Emile Smith Rowe relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' The ref blows his whistle. Levi Colwill charged Oihan Sancet from behind and it's a free-kick
42' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
42' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
42' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
41' Cole Palmer shoots from outside the box, but Arnau Tenas has it under control
41' England U21 are trying to create something here.
41' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
40' England U21 are in control of the ball.
40' Dangerous challenge by Juan Miranda from Spain U21. James Garner on the receiving end of that.
40' Ball possession: England U21: 39%, Spain U21: 61%.
39' Morgan Gibbs-White from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
39' Levi Colwill from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
39' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
39' Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
38' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
38' Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
38' The cross by Morgan Gibbs-White from England U21 successfully finds a teammate in the box.
37' Yellow card for Antonio Blanco.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Antonio Blanco from Spain U21 trips Anthony Gordon
37' The match resumes with a drop ball.
35' Anthony Gordon is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
35' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
35' Jon Pacheco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
35' Ball possession: England U21: 38%, Spain U21: 62%.
34' Yellow card for Alejandro Baena.
34' Reckless challenge there. Alejandro Baena commits a rough foul on Angel Gomes
33' England U21 are in control of the ball.
33' Safe hands from James Trafford as he comes out and claims the ball
33' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
33' Angel Gomes from England U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
33' Alejandro Baena swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
33' Levi Colwill successfully blocks the shot
33' A shot by Rodri is blocked.
32' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
32' Antonio Blanco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' England U21 are in control of the ball.
32' Abel Ruiz comes back onto the field.
32' Goal kick for England U21.
32' The game is restarted.
31' Abel Ruiz is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
30' Abel Ruiz is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
30' Ball possession: England U21: 38%, Spain U21: 62%.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Angel Gomes from England U21 trips Abel Ruiz
29' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
29' Rodri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' Max Aarons makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Antonio Blanco makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' James Garner makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
28' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
27' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
27' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
27' Morgan Gibbs-White is penalised for pushing Antonio Blanco.
26' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
26' Abel Ruiz makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
25' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
25' The game is restarted.
25' Ball possession: England U21: 41%, Spain U21: 59%.
24' Alejandro Baena is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
24' Yellow card for Angel Gomes.
24' The referee signals a free kick as Angel Gomes from England U21 trips Alejandro Baena
23' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
23' Aitor Paredes relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' England U21 are in control of the ball.
23' Morgan Gibbs-White from England U21 commits a foul by elbowing Aitor Paredes
22' Antonio Blanco from Spain U21 intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
22' England U21 are in control of the ball.
22' James Garner wins an air challenge against Sergio Gomez
22' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
21' James Garner comes back onto the field.
21' Goal kick for England U21.
21' The game is restarted.
21' James Garner is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
20' Ball possession: England U21: 39%, Spain U21: 61%.
20' James Garner is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
19' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
19' A chance presents itself to Aitor Paredes from Spain U21 but his header goes wide
19' Sergio Gomez from Spain U21 swings in the corner from the left.
18' James Garner relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
18' The referee signals a free kick as Angel Gomes from England U21 trips Alejandro Baena
18' Goal kick for Spain U21.
17' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
17' England U21 are trying to create something here.
17' Angel Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
16' Safe hands from Arnau Tenas as he comes out and claims the ball
16' England U21 are in control of the ball.
16' Curtis Jones makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
16' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
15' Spain U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
15' Goal kick for England U21.
15' Alejandro Baena from Spain U21 sends an effort wide of target
15' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
15' Ball possession: England U21: 39%, Spain U21: 61%.
14' England U21 are in control of the ball.
14' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
14' Juan Miranda from Spain U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down James Garner
14' England U21 are in control of the ball.
13' Oihan Sancet is penalised for pushing Angel Gomes.
13' Goal kick for England U21.
13' Alejandro Baena from Spain U21 tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
13' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
12' Sergio Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Goal kick for England U21.
11' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
11' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
10' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
10' Levi Colwill relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
10' Victor Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Ball possession: England U21: 37%, Spain U21: 63%.
9' England U21 are in control of the ball.
9' Morgan Gibbs-White relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Spain U21 are trying to create something here.
8' Spain U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
8' Abel Ruiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Curtis Jones relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
7' Rodri relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' England U21 are in control of the ball.
7' James Garner relieves the pressure with a clearance
7' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
6' Goal kick for Spain U21.
6' England U21 are trying to create something here.
6' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
5' Arnau Tenas makes a crucial save!
5' Good effort by Anthony Gordon as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
5' England U21 are trying to create something here.
5' Angel Gomes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Ball possession: England U21: 54%, Spain U21: 46%.
5' The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Baena from Spain U21 trips Levi Colwill
4' Angel Gomes relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Spain U21 are in control of the ball.
4' Alejandro Baena relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' England U21 are in control of the ball.
3' Juan Miranda from Spain U21 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Cole Palmer
2' England U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
2' Taylor Harwood-Bellis wins an air challenge against Abel Ruiz
1' Spain U21 take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
1' England U21 are in control of the ball.
1' England U21 take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' England U21 kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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