ECQ: Spain and Scotland qualify for Euro 2024
Norway 0 - 1 Spain
Spain and Scotland have qualified from Group A and will take part in Euro 2024.
With a win in Norway on Sunday, Spain secured a spot at Euro 2024, as well as helping Scotland qualify from Group A.
In the second half, Barcelona midfielder Gavi scored to help the 2008 and 2012 European champions advance to the championships with two games left of qualifying.
Erling Haaland's Norway last appeared at a major tournament in Euro 2000, can now only potentially qualify through play-offs.
On the night, Spain barely allowed Manchester City striker Haaland a sniff all night long on what turned into a frustrating night for the Norwegians.
Gavi eventually fired Spain into the lead just after half-time. The midfielder pounced in Norway's area when Mikel Oyarzabal's shot was deflected into his path and gave him a straightforward goal.
Quick reaction from Norway and Spain
Ronnie from Oslo is unhappy with the fact that Norway haven't finished in the top of the group. He said: "We hardly had a kick against Spain. The rest of the group looked straightforward, and it's annoying that we haven't qualified. We should have beaten Scotland and taken it, at the very least, to a final match decider."
🇪🇸💥Spain qualifies again for a major tournament
— Spanish Football (@SpainIsFootball) October 16, 2023
🔴In the last 10 major championships, since the Euro 2008, Spain has always finished first in the qualification stages.
ℹ️ https://t.co/K6kak2KJDq#VamosEspaña | #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/I8crseuj2E
Jose from Madrid, messaged us the following on Facebook: "Happy that we have qualified for Euro 2024. I'm not sure if we can win the tournament, but you could easily see us progress to the later stages of it. This could be a very interesting summer."
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Reaction from Scotland
Scotland missed out on the chance to qualify after losing 2-0 against Spain, but this Spanish victory means they will be joining their recent opponents in Germany.
Jamie Thompson from Glasgow told us: It is unbelievable to qualify with two games to spare! Now, let's see if we can win the group. That would be a huge achievement for this nation."
Amy from Dundee added: "We were out a bar when the Spanish game finished. All of a sudden, random strangers started hugging each other. I am just glad those flights to Germany have already been booked."
These are all views supported by Claire from Dunfermline: "Steve Clarke deserves every bit of praise he receives for this outstanding achievement. I am not sure whether Germany knows what is coming their way! It will be an amazing party."
🗣️ "A dream come true!"
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) October 15, 2023
🗣️ "2024 has got our name on it!"
Scotland fans - in France for Tuesday's friendly - share their thoughts after watching Spain beat Norway, sealing the nation's spot at #EURO2024 🏴 pic.twitter.com/2nvaKowuDN
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Frank is one of many Scotland fans in France ahead of their upcoming friendly.
He told us: "I am now very excited for the summer. To qualify for a tournament is a huge achievement for this country. We can now enjoy the next few fans."
Alice is with him in France. She told us: "Flights booked for Germany. I am very excited for Euro 2024. What an incredible achievement."
