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Oyarzabal Converts Penalty to Put Spain Ahead of France

Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty to give Spain the lead against France in their semi-final, after a challenge by Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal, according to the BBC.

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Key facts

  • Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot for Spain.
  • The goal came in a semi-final against France.
  • The penalty was awarded after a challenge by Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.
  • The strike gave Spain the lead in the match.

Mikel Oyarzabal put Spain ahead of France in their semi-final, converting a penalty to open the scoring, according to the BBC.

The spot-kick was awarded after what the BBC described as a clumsy challenge from France’s Lucas Digne on Spain’s Lamine Yamal.

Oyarzabal converted the penalty to hand Spain the lead in the tie, the BBC reported.

Why it matters

The penalty puts Spain in front against France in a semi-final knockout fixture.

Frequently asked questions

Who scored the penalty for Spain?

Mikel Oyarzabal converted the penalty to give Spain the lead, according to the BBC.

Why was the penalty awarded?

The penalty was given after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal, the BBC reported.

What stage of the competition was the match?

The match was a semi-final between Spain and France.

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  1. Oyarzabal coolly converts penalty to give Spain lead against France

    BBC Sport: Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead from the penalty spot during their semi-final against France after a clumsy challenge from Lucas Digne on Lamine Yamal.

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