Spain cruise into semi-finals

Mata: Celebrates scoring for Spain

 

Two goals from Juan Mata saw Spain beat Ukraine 3-0 as they eased into the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship on Sunday.

Whilst England were bowing out in Viborg, Spain's youngsters maintained their unbeaten status with a comfortable win in Herning.
Valencia star Mata opened the scoring after just 10 minutes as he latched onto an error from Serhiy Kryvtsov and slotted home.
On the half-hour Spain doubled their advantage when Adrian slotted home his third goal of the tournament after great work from Thiago.
Into the second half and things went from bad to worse for Ukraine as Denys Garmash was sent-off for his foul on Mata - who picked himself to convert the resulting penalty.
Ukraine were awarded their own spot-kick a few minutes later when David de Gea brought down Roman Zozulya.
The Manchester United-bound keeper was booked for his challenge, but he made amends as he saved Yevhen Konoplyanka's tame effort.
Spain now progress to the last four where they will face Belarus.