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Controversial Handball Gives Spain Victory Over Germany in Euro 2024 Thriller

Blatant Handshake Allows Spain to Escape Germany in Extra Time

Stuttgart, Germany - July 5th, 2024

In a dramatic extra-time thriller, Spain defeated Germany in the quarterfinals of the 2024 European Championship in Germany, thanks to a controversial handball decision that allowed Spain to escape with a 2-1 victory.

With the match tied 1-1 at the end of regulation, the game went to extra time. In the 118th minute, a shot from Antonio Rudiger struck the arm of Spanish full-back Jordi Alba inside the penalty area. The referee initially waved play on, but after a lengthy review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), the decision was overturned and a penalty was awarded to Germany.

Toni Kroos stepped up to take the spot-kick, but his effort was saved by Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon. Spain would then go on to win the match in the 122nd minute when Alvaro Morata headed home a cross from Dani Olmo.

The decision to award Germany a penalty was met with outrage by German fans and players, who felt that Alba had not deliberately handled the ball. The controversy is sure to dominate the headlines in the coming days and will likely overshadow Spain's victory.

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