A typical Spain victory: loads of possession, only one goal. The match would have been forgettable but for a performance from Andres Iniesta that was, in terms of technique, as close to perfection as you will ever see. He really was that good. watch/download video: Spain 1 – 0 Czech Republic [Euro 2016] Highlights
Gerard Pique headed home minutes from time as a well-organised Czech Republic were finally broken down by holders Spain.
Alvaro Morata was guilty of missing a host of openings in the first half despite touching the ball in Czech Republic’s penalty area twice as much as his opponents in Spain’s 18-yard box.
The holders dominated possession, boasting over 70 per cent come half-time, but struggled to find the breakthough against a Petr Cech in peerless form.
