The Albanians, who knew they wanted a sensational win to outlive within the event, regarded powerless in opposition to La Roja’s organized assaults, which simply reached Tomas Strakosha’s field. Within the thirteenth minute, Spain took a justified lead, in a typical transfer. 4 passes have been sufficient to dismantle the Albanian protection, with the superb Dani Olmo establishing a one-on-one state of affairs for Torres in entrance of the goalkeeper, which he translated into his twentieth purpose within the nationwide workforce’s uniform. Spain continued to assault and create scoring conditions till the half, to which it went down with a liquid benefit, when it deserved a couple of purpose.
The second half was extra balanced. Armando Broia, who got here on as an alternative to Albania, breathed life into his dormant workforce and was very harmful within the field, however David Raya was there each time the Albanians got here shut. In the direction of the top, de la Fuente launched Lamin Yamal and Alvaro Morata, one of many senior gamers within the workforce, in an try to get up his gamers. It was partially profitable, and within the following minutes Spain a minimum of averted pointless heartbeats and stored a clear sheet.