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Xtra Time Web Desk: It was an extra ordinary match as Spain won an eight goal thriller against Croatia in EURO 2020 pre quarter finals played at the Telia Parken stadium in Copenhagen on Monday. Pablo Sarabia (38'), Cesar Azpilicueta (57'), Ferran Torres (76'), Álvaro Morata (100'), Mikel Oyarzabal (103') were on target for Spain while P González (20' own goal), Mario Orsic (85'), Mario Pasalic (90+2') scored for Croatia in what is one of the most high scoring matches in the history of Euros. Luis Enrique’s side will now face the winners of France and Switzerland at St Petersburg.

It was Spain who dominated the early stages of the match. But the La Roja conceded an own goal against the run of play. Unai Simon misjudged Pedri’s backpass to bounce into his own net in the 20^th minute. A goal down, Spain displayed great passing and control to score three goals on the trot through Pablo Sarabia (38), Cesar Azpilicueta (57) and Ferran Torres (76).  Croatia, who appeared out of it at that point, staged a remarkable comeback to send the game into extra-time.

Substitute Mikel Orsic scored from a goalmouth scramble in the 85th minute. Another substitute Mario Pasalic scored the equalizer in the 92 nd minute from a header off a cross from Orsic's to spark wild Croatia celebrations at the stands.

Croatia almost scored the winner in extra time with Andrej Kramaric forcing an outstanding close-range save from Simon. Alvaro Morata, who missed a sitter in the first half gave Spain the lead back with an angled drive in the 100th minute. Three minutes later the former Chelsea striker released Dani Olmo to cross for Mikel Oyarzabal to seal the fate of the match.