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    "excerpt": "UEFA Nations League: Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal to overcome England, while the evergreen Luka Modric starred as Croatia beat Czechia in UEFA Nations League games.\n",
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    "editor1": "UEFA Nations League: Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal to overcome England, while the evergreen Luka Modric starred as Croatia beat Czechia in UEFA Nations League games.\n<p>Oyarzabal got another winner against England, as the man who settled the EURO 2024 final for Spain earned the world champions victory once more at Wembley.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Lamine Yamal scored inside two minutes but Anthony Gordon's goal on the break and a Harry Kane header that deflected off Marc Cucurella had the hosts ahead at the break. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Kane missed a penalty and momentum swung from there, with substitute Alex Baena restoring parity before setting up Oyarzabal 16 minutes from time, reports UEFA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Croatia emerged victorious 2-1 following a pulsating second half in Prague. A considered approach from both sides meant the opening period saw just one major chance, with Luka Su\u010di\u0107 going close on the volley.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The second half came to life within seconds as Luka Modri\u0107 powered home an opener. That lead was short-lived as Adam Hlozek picked out Adam Karabec, who provided a composed finish to make it 1-1. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ultimately, the away side grabbed a deserved winner when Ivan Peri\u0161i\u0107's lofted cross found the head of Marco Pasalic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The second half came to life within seconds as Luka Modri\u0107 powered home an opener. That lead was short-lived as Adam Hlozek picked out Adam Karabec, who provided a composed finish to make it 1-1. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-special\">Special Cricket Stories<\/a><\/h5><p>Joel Pohjanpalo scored the first hat-trick of the 2026\/27 edition to set the early pace in the top scorer race, his treble helping Finland to a commanding 7-0 win in San Marino in Group C1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h5>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/h5>",
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