Germany, Portugal, France and Spain have secured their spots within the UEFA Nations League semifinals after the completion of quarterfinal second-leg matches.
Portugal, having misplaced the primary leg 1-0 to Denmark, made a exceptional comeback with a 3-2 victory in regulation time, that includes a aim from Cristiano Ronaldo. In additional time, Francisco Trincao and Goncalo Ramos discovered the web, sealing a 5-2 win and Portugal’s place within the semifinals.
Germany, who received their first-leg match 2-1 towards Italy, performed out a dramatic 3-3 draw within the second leg, making certain their qualification to face Portugal within the semifinals.
Spain and the Netherlands ended their first-leg conflict with a 2-2 draw, and the second match additionally completed 2-2 in regular time. Extra time noticed each groups rating as soon as, resulting in a penalty shootout, the place Spain triumphed 5-4 to safe their semifinal berth.
France, trailing 2-0 from the primary leg towards Croatia, managed to overturn the deficit with a 2-0 win within the return leg. After a goalless additional time, the match was selected penalties, with France prevailing 5-4.
QUARTERFINAL RESULTS:
• Spain-Netherlands: 3-3 (penalties: 5-4) (first leg: 2-2)
• France-Croatia: 2-0 (penalties: 5-4) (first leg: 0-2)
• Portugal-Denmark: 3-2 (additional time: 5-2) (first leg: 0-1)
• Germany-Italy: 3-3 (first leg: 2-1)
The semifinals will characteristic Portugal towards Germany, whereas Spain will face France.
Source: www.anews.com.tr