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The UEFA Nations League integrated | Spain to advance to the final four and the Czech Republic team was relegated at the bottom

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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 28 (Reporter Liu Yangtao) In the early morning of Beijing time on the 28th, the final round of the 2022-2023 European National Football League A Division League ushered in two focus battles. Spain "killed" Portugal away and successfully advanced to the final four of the UEFA League; The Czech Republic lost to Switzerland and were relegated.

The UEFA Nations League integrated | Spain to advance to the final four and the Czech Republic team was relegated at the bottom

Portugal player Cro Ronaldo (left) during the match on September 27. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Pedro Fiusa)

Spain finished second in the group with eight points before the match, two points less than Portugal, who finished at the top of the group. Against Portugal, who are at home, Spain must win to qualify.

The two teams exchanged blanks in the first half, and Spain did not have their first shot on target until the 70th minute. In the 88th minute, Morata shrugged off defenders in front of goal to break the deadlock and help the team win 1-0.

The UEFA Nations League integrated | Spain to advance to the final four and the Czech Republic team was relegated at the bottom

On September 27, Spain's Morata celebrates a goal. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Pedro Fiusa)

In another match of the same group, Switzerland beat the Czech Republic 2–1 to send the latter down to the B League.

Switzerland took the lead in the 28th minute. Shaqiri's cross from the right was met by Floyle's header into the net. Just a minute later, Nbolo's shot from the edge of the box extended the Swiss side. Before the end of the first half, Hick's push broke the goal to win back a city for the Czech team.

The UEFA Nations League integrated | Spain to advance to the final four and the Czech Republic team was relegated at the bottom

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At this point, the final four of the A-League have all been determined, and Croatia, Netherlands, Italy and Spain will compete for the championship. England, Austria, Wales and the Czech Republic will be relegated.

In the B-League on the same day, Sweden drew 1:1 with Slovenia and Norway lost 2-0 to Serbia. Scotland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel and Serbia in the B division will be promoted to the A division.

Source: Xinhua News Agency

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