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Spain edge Italy to advance to Nations League final

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Spanish striker Joselu celebrates after scoring the winner against Italy.[MadridXtra]

Substitute Joselu scored an 88th-minute winner and Spain beat Italy 2-1 on Thursday at FC Twente Stadium to set up a meeting with Croatia in the Nations League final on Sunday.

The Espanyol striker was just onside as he turned in a deflected shot by Rodri four minutes after replacing Alvaro Morata to prevent the second Nations League semifinal from going to extra time.

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