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Fermín López shines as Spain dominate Japan, advance to Olympics semi-finals

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Barcelona young star Fermín López was the star of the show as Spain booked a place in the Olympics men’s football tournament semi-finals thanks to a comprehensive 3-0 win over Japan in Friday’s quarter-final in Lyon.

¡Final en Lyon!

España golea a Japón para entrar de lleno en la pelea por un metal

El lunes, 5 de agosto, se medirán a la selección de Marruecos en semifinales#UnSueñoCompartido | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/jaQCSwk9mr— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) August 2, 2024

La Roja dominated from the start and didn’t need to wait much to take the lead, with Fermín launching a left-footed rocket from outside the box just 10 minutes into the action:

GOAL | Spain 1-0 Japan | Fermin Lopez

WHAT A GOAL FROM FERMIN LOPEZ !