Spain 3-0 Turkey, Uefa Euro 2016 live score - Morata double sends champions through
- 8pm: Spain vs Turkey
- Morata nets double either side of Nolito volley as defending champions reach last 16.
- Turkey fans boo captain Arda Turan throughout defeat in Lyon
- Recap: Czech Republic 2-2 Croatia - Croatian fans launch flares onto the pitch.
- Recap: Italy 1-0 Sweden - Eder scores late winner to put Azzuri through.
- Follow all of Euro 2016 through our dedicated page.
Well that draws an end to day eight at Euro 2016. Wins for Italy and Spain who reach the knock-out phase, while a draw between Czech Republic and Croatia was overshadowed by a succession of flares disrupting the second half in Saint Etienne.
And with that our live coverage comes to a conclusion. We're back with live coverage of all three games tomorrow including Belgium against Republic of Ireland. Until then, goodbye.
Full time: Spain 3-0 Turkey
As comprehensive a win as you'll see at Euro 2016. The defending champions cruise into the last 16 after disposing of a woeful Turkey in Nice. Alvaro Morata silenced his critics with two goals, one in either half, sandwiching Nolito's cute volley. Turkey may not be out of the tournament but with their captain Arda Turan being booed for long periods, you can tell how toxic the atmosphere is within the camp.
This match in a nutshell sums up why this expanded 24-team European Championships really is a travesty. Games are either hopelessly one-sided or teams, know third place will ensure a last 16 place play negative and defensive football and will take their chance in the knock-out phase. Well done Uefa.
Goal: Spain 3-0 Turkey (Alvaro Morata)
Spain become the first team to register three times in a single game and they secure the points as Alvaro Morata doubles up with the easiest goal of his career. Iniesta threads the ball through to Alba who will the goal gaping lays it on to Morata who taps home.
Goal: Spain 2-0 Turkey (Nolito)
Turkey at sixes and sevens at the back and Spain double their lead. Fabregas plays a delightful chipped through ball which Topal heads into the air and behind him and onrushing Nolito skews into the corner on the volley. Another soft goal but it is nothing more than Spain deserve.
Goal: Spain 1-0 Turkey (Alvaro Morata)
A message to his critics from Alvaro Morata who nods Spain ahead after 34 minutes. Nolito has far too much room to cross from an inside left position and Morata gets in between Topal and Balta to flick into the far corner. Lovely header and the reigning champions are off and running.
Just to build on the previous post; IBTimes UK has a number of fans in France documenting their experience. Our England Tom O'Dea told us over the weekend that the weak security at Euro 2016 meant fans could easily get an explosive into the ground. Here is the rest of his first entry, which followed the events in Marseille.
So once again we find ourselves talking about incident away from football, during a tournament which threatening to be overshadowed by violence and indiscretions. The security operation in France has been a shambles from start to finish, as has the distribution of tickets which have fallen into the hands of those wishing to disrupt and destroy the image of football.
The final matchday two game in Group D sees Spain, who were mighty impressive but fortunate to see off Czech Republic in their opening game, take on a Turkey side who flattered to deceive against Croatia. Victory for Vicente del Bosque's men will see them qualify, and leave Turkey very much on the brink.
BREAKING: Back to events on the field, and the team's for tonight's match have been confirmed. Spain unchanged, Turkey bring in Burak Yilmaz.
Spain: De Gea, Juanfran, Ramos, Pique, Alba, Busquets, Iniesta, Fabregas, Silva, Nolito, Morata
Turkey: Volkan, Gonul, Topal, Balta, Erkin, Tufan, Inan, Ozyakup, Calhanoglu, Yilmaz, Turan
Worth noting, before we conclude our coverage on the Czech Republic-Croatia game, that Croatia are already scating on thin ice with football's governors. They were deducted a point during European Championship qualifying after fans marked a swastika into the turf ahead of the game against Italy, a game which was played behind closed doors due to racist chanting and setting off fireworks in the previous qualifier against Norway.
Racism was repeated in the friendlies with Israel and Hungary, meaning Croatia's first two home World Cup qualifiers will also be played behind closed doors. Supporters also fought with Mexican fans during the 2014 World Cup.
Full time in Saint Etienne where Czech Republic have drawn 2-2 with Croatia. A dramatic end to the game after Croatia were two goals up before surrendering their lead after a lengthy delay caused by their own supporters, who launched flares onto the outfield. Incredible how they have contributed to their own team's downfall.
Back to events in Saint Etienne where Croatian fans have forced the game to be stopped after flares were thrown onto the pitch. Scuffles have since broken out in that end, with fans quick to seperate as the violent scenes continue. Uefa will have plenty to say about. Madness, with your own team winning 2-1.
Before we turn our attention to Spain vs Turkey, let me draw your attention to the other game in Group D going on right now between Czech Republic and Croatia, where goals from Ivan Perisic and Ivan Rakitic have the Croats ahead. Head here for coverage of the dying embers of that game.
After double success for the Brits on Thursday, we end the first full week at Euro 2016 with another clash with teams from the continent. Reigning champions Spain are looking to continue on their route towards history by claiming a third European Championship title, and begun their campaign impressively by beating Czech Republic. Turkey meanwhile are looking to breathe new life into their last 16 hopes after a tame showing in the loss to Croatia. All the build up ahead of the 8pm kick-off in Nice, as well as the breaking team news, on the way.
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