Spain Found Breakthrough On Australia's Defense!

Spain seem to be having to overcome every obstacle imaginable in these Olympic Games. Everything seems to be going against them. The VAR decision with the challenge on Dani, Mikel Oyarzabal hitting the bar and the terrible refereeing performance in the match against Australia have made their start to the tournament a tricky one to say the least.

Despite all this, Spain have kept plugging away and stayed patient, which finally paid off against Australia. Dani Olmo and Pedri were vastly improved compared to the opener against Egypt, and Oyarzabal finally got his goal, while Martin Zubimendi put in an assured performance in midfield.

Barcelona prodigy Pedri had a powerful volley well saved by Tom Glover, whileOyarzabal hit the woodwork, but Australia survived the opening 45 minutes to reach half-time still in the game.

The second half began in a somewhat sour fashion for Australia as yellow cards to Riley McGree and Mitch Duke confirmed the pair will miss Wednesday’s clash against Egypt through suspension, but Graham Arnold’s men had more immediate concerns as Spain’s ascendancy continued unabated.

At the 81's min, Mikel Oyarzabal scored the first and only goal of the match and it breaks Australia's heart.

in Conclusuion, Australia lost the influential right-back Nathaniel Atkinson to suspension after he was yellow carded in the final seconds, giving them further headaches ahead of their decisive clash against Egypt, while new group leaders Spain will look to secure their place in the last eight when they meet Argentina.