Tragic mistake by the substitute goalkeeper – Spain shocked Belgium shortly before the end
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Is that bitter for Belgium: Substitute Senne Lammens allows an actually harmless shot to bounce forward. Mikel Merino is spot on and scores the late winning goal for Spain.
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