Spain Defeat Croatia 1-0

Spanish Matador team finally managed to beat Croatia by a score of 1-0, in the group C match Euro 2012 which was held at the Arena Gdansk, Poland, Tuesday (19/06/2012) morning Wib. The only goal that is created in the match scored by Jesus Navas in the 83rd minute.Against Croatia, coach Vicente Del Bosque back down formations similar to the game to face Ireland in the previous game. Fernando Torres is plotted into a single attacker, with the support of two defensive midfielders and three attacking midfielders.Since the beginning of the game, both teams trading directly with each attack. Spain and Croatia are in fact only need a draw 2-2 to qualify, each apparently refused to budge.Driven by Andres Iniesta and David Silva, Spanish many times tried to suppress the Croatian defense. But the discipline of the game indicated that Slaven Bilic's side, able to absorb all the attacks that are built Matador team player.Similarly, several times trying to threaten Croatia goalkeeper Iker Casillas. The Croatian players seemed to not be afraid to face the world champions. Unfortunately all the Croatian attack can be broken by Gerard Pique et al. As a result, until the end of the first half both teams had to settle for a 0-0 draw.In the second half both teams again trying to demolish each other. However again-again not many opportunities who could be created, because its discipline line behind both teams.Coach Vicente Del Bosque then do a changes. Fernando Torres pulled out, replaced by Jesus Navas. While David Silva was replaced by Cesc Fabregas.This change has been fruitful in the 83rd minute. Starting from a Fabregas, who was greeted by Iniesta. Barcelona players who escaped from the convoy Croatian players were then handed the ball to Navas. Croatia goalkeeper who already advanced, were left to see his goal by Navas burglarized. Spain were 1-0. Score of 1-0 is survived until the end of the game.With this victory, Spain qualify as group winners a big 8. They were accompanied by Italy's 2-0 win at the same time from Ireland.