Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals - AP News
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Spain over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals. This win advances Spain to the semifinals to face France.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino is Spain’s World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe.
A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a substitute in injury time to beat Portugal, he found himself in the right spot again in the quarterfinals when Belgium’s backup goalkeeper spilled the ball into his path.
Merino booted it home in the 88th minute, sending Spain to a 2-1 victory Friday and into a titanic semifinal showdown with tournament favorite France .
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