Soccer-Spain stun Portugal 1-0 to clinch spot in Nations League finals


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 28 Sep 2022

Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group B - Portugal v Spain - Estadio Municipal de Braga, Braga, Portugal - September 27, 2022 Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their first goal with Nico Williams REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

BRAGA, Portugal (Reuters) -Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after striker Alvaro Morata's late goal secured a 1-0 win over hosts Portugal on Tuesday to ensure top spot in their group.

Portugal dominated the match but last year's finalists Spain stayed in the contest and in the 88th minute Morata scored to silence most of the sold-out stadium after a long ball into the box from Dani Carvajal was headed across goal by Nico Williams.

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