Merino Sends Spain to World Cup Quarters

Mikel Merino came off the bench to score a dramatic 90th-minute goal, eliminating Portugal and sending Spain to the World Cup quarter-finals. The Arsenal midfielder, who was dealing with a foot injury, connected perfectly with a cross from Ferran to secure the victory.

The goal came at the perfect moment as Spain was on the verge of elimination. With this win, Spain advances to face either USA or Belgium in the quarter-finals next Friday in Los Angeles. sweetbonan.org