Here is an article summarizing the first half of the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England:
Spain 0-0 England – Even First Half in Euro 2024 Final
The Euro 2024 final between Spain and England is off to a cagey start, with the two sides locked at 0-0 at halftime.
The closing ceremony for the tournament kicked off the evening in style, with a dazzling display of music, dance and fireworks getting the crowd at the Olympiastadion in Berlin hyped up for the big match.
When the action got underway, it was England who made the brighter start, with Kyle Walker and Declan Rice doing well to thwart early attacks from the Spanish. John Stones also made a crucial challenge to deny Nico Williams.
The first booking of the game came in the 25th minute, with Harry Kane going into the referee’s notebook for a late challenge on Fabian Ruiz. Spain’s Dani Olmo then joined him in the book shortly after for a high challenge on Rice.
Both teams had good chances to take the lead, with Morata missing a good opportunity for Spain, while Phil Foden squandered a chance at the other end after giving the ball away cheaply.
The first half finished goalless, with the two European giants locked in a tight battle. The second half promises to be an equally tense affair as both teams look to seize control and lift the trophy.
Line-ups
Spain XI: Morata, Carvajal, Laporte, Robin Le Normand, Unai Simón, Marc Cucurella, Fabian Ruiz, Olmo, Rodri, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal
Subs: J. Navas, Joselu, Nacho, Alejandro Grimaldo, Álex Remiro, David Raya, Merino, Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Martín Zubimendi, Dani Vivian, Álex Baena, Fermín López
England XI: Walker, Kane, Pickford, Stones, Shaw, Rice, Foden, Guehi, Saka, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo
Subs: Trippier, Dunk, Ivan Toney, Joe Gomez, Dean Henderson, Bowen, Ollie Watkins, Alexander-Arnold, Ngoyo, Ramsdale, Eberechi Eze, Conor Gallagher, Gordon, Cole Palmer, Adam Wharton
