Olmo's late stunner gives Spain 2-1 win over Albania

Spain's Dani Olmo struck a stunning goal in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory against Albania in a friendly on Saturday before a passionate crowd in their first game in Catalonia in 18 years.

Published : Mar 27, 2022 09:58 IST , BARCELONA

Dani Olmo celebrates with Jordi Alba of Spain after scoring their team's second goal against Albania.
Dani Olmo celebrates with Jordi Alba of Spain after scoring their team's second goal against Albania.
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Dani Olmo celebrates with Jordi Alba of Spain after scoring their team's second goal against Albania.

Spain's Dani Olmo struck a stunning goal in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory against Albania in a friendly on Saturday before a passionate crowd in their first game in Catalonia in 18 years.

Roared on at nearly packed Cornella-El Prat stadium, last year's Euro semi-finalists dominated from the start but had to wait until the 75th minute to open the scoring as Ferran Torres finished from close range from a pass by substitute Yeremy.

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But a few minutes later Myrto Uzuni equalised with Albania's only shot on target helped by a deflection off Eric Garcia's face.

As the game looked to be heading for a draw, Olmo received a short pass from Jordi Alba and curled a shot into the top corner from the edge of the box.

Spain next take on Iceland in A Coruna on Tuesday as they continue the build-up to this year's World Cup in Qatar, which will be played in November and December.

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