Euro 2012: Spain break Croatian hearts to finish top

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Substitute Jesus Navas scored a late winner as Spain beat Croatia 1-0 to finish top of Group C and knockout Slaven Bilic's unfortunate men out of Euro 2012.

Although Spain dominated most of the early possession, chances were at a premium, with Jordi Alba blazing wide and Andres Iniesta poking a shot goalwards where it was saved by Pletikosa.

Resolute in defence and surging down the flanks on the counter-attack, Croatia kept the Spaniards at bay for long periods and Vicente Del Bosque's team will be extremely relieved to have come out on top of their group.

Del Bosque introduced Cesc Fabregas who was having a major influence in calming Spanish nerves and he made the crucial move in the 87th minute when he lobbed the ball over the Croatian backline to send Iniesta clear, and he squared for substitute Navas to tap home the simplest of chances.