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Spain Stuns Belgium with Late Goal | Spokane News
Spain stunned Belgium 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup quarterfinal, extending their unbeaten run to 36 games and advancing to the semifinals. The match pivoted when Belgium’s legendary goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois went down with a thigh injury, forcing a substitution to Senne Lammens — whose inexperience became glaringly apparent. Just moments after the switch, Lammens couldn’t control a rebound, allowing Mikel Merino — on the field for just two minutes — to tap in the game-winner in the 88th minute. Belgium, who had been the first to score against Spain in the tournament and led in shots, saw…
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