Spain beat Italy 2-1 in the semi-finals of the Nations League and reached the final on Sunday night against Croatia. In Enschede, it was Joselu's goal that brought down coach Mancini's supporters. Italy had started the match badly with a defensive error by Bonucci, which gave Yeremy Pino the first goal in the 4th minute. In the 10th minute, Zaniolo won a penalty that Immobile converted into the equalizer. The balance actually lasted almost throughout the match, until Joselu's decisive goal in the 88th minute. However, it is not over for Mancini's men, with Sunday afternoon's match against the Netherlands for third and fourth place in the third edition of the competition.
An 88th-minute goal from Joselu sent Spain into the Nations League final against Croatia on Sunday. Italy falls at the end of a second half of suffering, which repeated the same result as in 2021 in the semi-final of Milan.
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The first half was beautiful for Mancini's team, who reacted well to the initial disadvantage. Donnarumma passed to Bonucci who fumbled allowing Yeremi to pick up the ball and score with his right. Spain took the lead in the 4th minute and angry Italy equalized in the 11th minute. Jorginho served for Zaniolo, who shot badly but the ball stuck in Le Normand's open arm. Penalty and equalizer from Immobile, who beat Simon. Italy persisted, but Frattesi's goal, which beat Simon in the exit, was disallowed for offside by VAR.
In the second part the music changed. The Spaniards were masters of the game. A miracle from Donnarumma and a mistake from Morata kept the score unchanged. And right at the end, Joselu's winning touch in front of the goal put the Iberians in the final.