Spain through to last four at Euro U21 Championship after win over Portugal
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ByEurosport
Updated 20/06/2017 at 23:37 GMT
Spain became the first country to qualify for the Euro U21 last four after goals from Saul Niguez, Sandro Ramirez and Inaki Williams earned them a 3-1 win over Portugal in Gdynia.
Niguez Saul (R) with his teammate Castro Jonathan of Spain U21
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Atletico Madrid's Saul netted Spain's first goal on 21 minutes with Sandro adding a second on 65 minutes.
Bruma hit a stunning volley from 25 yards on 77 minutes, but Inaki Williams secured Spain's progress as Group B winners with a game to spare when he scored deep into injury time.
"We knew it was a vital game and crucial to get the win to get into the semi-finals," said Spain striker Sandro.
"I've said it before that we have great team – we're like a family on and off the pitch and you can see that out there. We have to carry on in the same way.
"It was a complete performance in many respects and I'm happy personally too as it's always hard to get off the mark 9with a goal) in a tournament like this. I'm especially pleased, though, with the win for the team who were sensational today."
If Portugal win their last match against Macedonia on Friday, they could still qualify for the semi-finals as the best runner-up of the three groups.
Serbia and Macedonia drew 2-2 in the day's other match.
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