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Mata inspires Spain

By Graeme Bailey - Tweet me: <a href='http://bit.ly/lRx0Da' class='instorylink'>@skygraemebailey</a>

Sunday 19 June 2011 22:04, UK

Image: Mata: Celebrates scoring

Two goals from Juan Mata saw Spain beat Ukraine 3-0 as they eased into the semi-finals of the Euro Under-21 Championship.

Spanish youngsters too good for Ukraine

Two goals from Juan Mata saw Spain beat Ukraine 3-0 as they eased into the semi-finals of the European Under-21 Championship. Whilst England were bowing out in Viborg, Spain's youngsters maintained their unbeaten status with a comfortable win in Herning. Valencia star Mata opened the scoring after just ten-minutes as he latched onto an error from Serhiy Kryvtsov and slotted home. On the half-hour Spain doubled their advantage when Adrian slotted home his third goal of the tournament after great work from Thiago. Into the second-half and things when from bad to worse for Ukraine as Denys Garmash was sent-off for his foul on Mata - who picked himself to convert the resulting penalty. Ukraine were awarded their own spot-kick a few minutes later when David de Gea brought down Roman Zozulya. The Manchester United-bound keeper was booked for his challenge, but he made amends as he saved Yevhen Konoplyanka's tame effort. Spain now progress to the last four where they will face Belarus.

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