Isco capped another majestic performance for Spain with a superb goal in a 3-0 victory against Norway in the European Under-21 Championship semi-final in Netanya.
Kept at bay by the woodwork and several superb stops from Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, Spain finally broke the deadlock through Rodrigo just moments before the half-time whistle.
The second half was much the same as the Spaniards dominated but without any real clear cut chances, waiting until the 87th minute to add to their lead when Isco scored possibly the goal of the tournament.
The Málaga starlet danced his way past two Norwegian defenders on the edge of the area before stroking the ball with the outside of his right boot into the top corner.
The tournament's top goalscorer, Álvaro Morata, then sealed the victory with a well-taken third in stoppage time.
Spain will play Italy in Tuesday's final at Jerusalem after the Azzurrini beat the Netherlands 1-0 on Saturday evening.
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| Spain U-21 player Isco celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Norway U-21 Photo: Getty Images |
Kept at bay by the woodwork and several superb stops from Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, Spain finally broke the deadlock through Rodrigo just moments before the half-time whistle.
The second half was much the same as the Spaniards dominated but without any real clear cut chances, waiting until the 87th minute to add to their lead when Isco scored possibly the goal of the tournament.
The Málaga starlet danced his way past two Norwegian defenders on the edge of the area before stroking the ball with the outside of his right boot into the top corner.
The tournament's top goalscorer, Álvaro Morata, then sealed the victory with a well-taken third in stoppage time.
Spain will play Italy in Tuesday's final at Jerusalem after the Azzurrini beat the Netherlands 1-0 on Saturday evening.
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