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Mikel Merino's wonderful header stunned Germany at the death. Alamy Stock Photo
euro 2024
Spain eliminate hosts Germany from the Euros
Substitute Mikel Merino headed into the top corner in the 119th minute to send Spain into the semis.
SPAIN DEFEATED HOSTS Germany 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic Euro 2024 quarter-final on Friday to set up a last-four clash against either France or Portugal.
Substitute Florian Wirtz fired in an 89th-minute equaliser to rescue Germany after Dani Olmo’s second-half strike, but Spain substitute Mikel Merino headed into the top corner in the 119th minute to break the home nation’s hearts.
Written by AFP and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here.
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