Paris: Rodrigo Moreno fired Spain into Euro 2020 with a last-gasp equalizer in Sweden while the Republic of Ireland’s chances of reaching the finals are still in the balance after they fell 2-0 in Switzerland.
Spain became the sixth team to qualify for next summer’s tournament thanks to Rodrigo, who came off the bench to score a dramatic injury-time leveler in a 1-1 draw in Stockholm, sparking wild celebrations on the touchline.
“Qualification is a must for a team like Spain but achieving it still has value,” said Moreno. “It releases the pressure and gives us time to work.”
Robert Moreno’s side is top of Group F on 20 points after drawing their last two matches. They are five ahead of Sweden and six above Romania, who missed the chance to take the second spot when Norway’s Alexander Sorloth snatched a late 1-1 draw in Bucharest.
However, it was far from a vintage display from Spain, who started brightly but faded as the match wore on against the lively hosts, who were distraught after missing out on a famous victory right at the death.
(Agencies)
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