Score :- Spain - 2 France - 0
Xabi Alonso (19' and 90 '+1')
It's the Spanish Armada , who will now be heading to the semi finals of the Euro 2012 after overpowering France 2- 0 in the 3rd Quarterfinal in Kyiv ,Ukraine . Spain were easily the more consistent side on the pitch and a spell bounding display football by Xabi Alonso scoring both the goals on his 100th cap for Spain made the evening more special for Spain , as they now advance into the semi-finals to join the likes of Portugal and Germany .
It couldn't had been better night for Real Madrid veteran Xabi Alonso , as he put two goals past French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris to give his side the much needed victory , Alonso struck the back of the net twice in the 19th minute mark , scoring from a spectacular header followed by a late 91 ' goal which assured Spain the victory over France.
Shortly after kick-off , Spain got an early chance five minutes into the game , after Cesc Fabregas was allegedly brought down inside the box by Gael Clichy , but the Referee was not too sure of the claim and directed play to resume , as the match progressed France had their even share of chances but failed to capitalize from any of them , Spain had the control for most of the game and advanced into the semis being the most deserving side last night rightfully
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