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Spain Held In Euro 2020 Opener Against Dogged Sweden [Details]

Spain will aim to clean the dust off their feet when they take on Poland on Wednesday

Spain played out an uneventful goalless draw against Sweden in their opening Group E game of the UEFA Euros 2020, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.

In a game where they had over 85% ball possession, Spain were made to rue several missed chances as Sweden held on for a crucial point at the Estadio de La Cartuja Stadium.

The game saw little action from the away side, who sat deep with a clear and obvious gameplan: maintain their defensive shape and steal a point from the three-time champions.

After a lengthy spell of possession, Spain came close to breaking the deadlock midway through the first half when Juventus man Alvaro Morata pounced on a defensive error from the visitors.

However, when faced against Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olsen, the striker failed to keep his effort on target and rolled it wide as the chance went begging.

With Spain searching for a late first-half lead, Jan Anderson’s men hit back with a swift counterattack, but Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak could only send his deflected shot crashing into the post.

Spain upped the ante in the second half as they sent in wave after wave of attack, but were denied by an inspired Olsen in the Sweden net.

The game finished goalless, with the Everton shot-stopper making an impressive five saves, including a superb 90th-minute stop to deny substitute Gerard Moreno.

The result means Slovakia have maintained their position at the top of Group E, following their impressive 2-1 victory over Poland earlier in the day.

Spain will aim to clean the dust off their feet when they take on Poland next Wednesday, while Sweden lock horns with group leaders Slovakia.

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