Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot are in World Cup agony after Portugal were dumped out of the competition by Spain.
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late goal to book Spain’s place in the quarter-finals and condemn Portugal to another painful World Cup exit.
The game was evenly contested for much of the encounter, with each team creating their fair share of goalscoring opportunities.
However, neither nation could breach the other and it seemed like the game was destined for extra time. However, substitute Merino had other ideas.
Slipped in behind the defence, he found himself one-on-one with the keeper and kept his cool, slotting home to book Spain’s place in the next round. Bernardo Silva went close to restoring parity for the Selecao, only to see his header flash over the crossbar.
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino scored a dramatic late goal to book Spain’s place in the quarter-finals and condemn Portugal to another painful World Cup exit.
The game was evenly contested for much of the encounter, with each team creating their fair share of goalscoring opportunities.
However, neither nation could breach the other and it seemed like the game was destined for extra time. However, substitute Merino had other ideas.
Slipped in behind the defence, he found himself one-on-one with the keeper and kept his cool, slotting home to book Spain’s place in the next round. Bernardo Silva went close to restoring parity for the Selecao, only to see his header flash over the crossbar.
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