Spain qualify for World Cup
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Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo’s neat finish put Spain ahead, before goals either side of half-time from Deniz Gul and Salih Ozcan raised the prospect of an upset. But Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal pounced from close range to equalise, and the final whistle confirmed Luis de la Fuente’s side as group winners.
Spain flew out of the blocks as Dani Olmo smashed them into the lead after just four minutes, but despite dominating the rest of the first half with 79% possession and 12 shots to Turkey's three, the two sides went into the break level at 1-1 after Deniz Gul equalised against the run of play just before half-time.
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