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On Friday, Spain defeated Japan 2-0 in Lyon, advancing to the semifinals of the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Fermín López, a standout from Barcelona, scored both goals of the match and was the star of the game.
The match began with Spain asserting its dominance from the early minutes. In the 10th minute, Fermín López opened the scoring with a superb long-range shot. Japan then sought to respond and began posing more danger to the Spanish defense. Hosoya had a goal disallowed for offside, and Japan also hit the post with a header in injury time of the first half.
In the second half, Spain regained control of the game. At the 15-minute mark, Fermín López scored again, this time from a well-executed set piece following a corner kick, doubling Spain’s lead. With the score in their favor, the Spanish team managed the game effectively, while Japan continued to squander opportunities.
Towards the end of the match, Abel Ruiz took advantage of a loose ball in the area to score Spain’s third goal, sealing the victory and their spot in the next round. Japan fought until the end but could not overcome Spain’s solid defense.
In the semifinals, Spain will face Morocco, which defeated the United States 4-0. The match is set to take place on Monday at the Velodrome, at 1 PM (Brasília time). The Spanish team remains strong in its quest for Olympic gold, showcasing consistent and high-level football.
