Spain 2-0 France

Spain set up a Semi-Final clash with Portugal after a 2-0 victory over France.

It was a classic performance from Spain. They took the lead after 20 minutes and never looked like losing it. The goal was once again down to the creativity of my player of the tournament so far, Iniesta. After some good work he released Jordi Alba down the left wing and his pinpoint cross was headed into the goal by Xabi Alonso.

After the goal Spain were content to keep possession. On the few occasions France got the ball they didn't really trouble Spain and only had one shot on target in the entire 90 minutes.

Spain had 60% of possession and much like in their World Cup campaign seemed content to win 1-0. It looked as though that would be the final score until Pedro went down easily under a challenge from Anthony Reveillere. Xabi Alonso stepped up to grab his brace and seal a 2-0 victory for Spain.

The penalty was perhaps a bit soft but Spain should have had one in the first half when Cesc Fabregas was taken down by Gael Clichy.

Spain were comfortable winners & look much the same as they did in the World Cup when four 1-0 wins in the knockout stages saw them lift the trophy.

They meet Portugal in the Semi-Final on Wednesday. Portugal are no mugs and if they can get Cristiano Ronaldo into the game then they can hurt Spain. Spain will most likely have at least 60% of possession so Portugal need to make their chances count.

For France it has been another disappointing tournament, although it has been better than their last two. Their 2-0 win over Ukraine was the first victory France have had at a major tournament since their 2006 World Cup Semi-Final win over Portugal.

French fans will most likely be disappointed by their teams poor displays but a Quarter-Final exit is a respectable improvement on their last two bottom of the group finishes in 2008 and 2010.

Next up for France, will be trying to secure a contract to keep Laurent Blanc as manager. Blanc wanted to extend his deal before the tournament but he was denied this and it has been speculated that Tottenham are interested in securing his services as manager.