Joselu

2023 - 3 - 26

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Great debuts for De la Fuente, Joselu as Spain beat Norway (Arab News)

MALAGA, Spain: A winning debut for coach Luis de la Fuente with Spain. And a magical one for striker Joselu. Joselu scored in the 84th and 85th minutes ...

“It’s our job to know the players, but all credit goes to Joselu,” De la Fuente said. “I’m happy with the attitude that we showed, it gives me reason to be very optimistic. Olmo put Spain ahead in the 13th minute by redirecting Alejandro Balde’s low cross. I scored twice in my debut,” the 32-year-old Joselu said. “It’s normal to suffer in matches at this level,” De la Fuente said. I feel like an 18-year-old kid.”

Joselu in dreamland after incredible Spain debut (Football Espana)

Spain debutant Joselu struggled to believe his incredible arrival on the international stage in Euro 2024 qualifying.

[Marca](https://www.marca.com/futbol/seleccion/2023/03/25/641f6a87e2704e90348b45c7.html). [and de la Fuente hailed his impact as fully deserved, based on his domestic form.](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/26/luis-de-la-fuente-spain-improve-before-scotland) [substitute Joselu snatched two quickfire goals, to seal all three points.](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/26/joselu-spain-debut-la-roja-norway) [La Liga](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga) goals at [Espanyol](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/espanyol) so far this season, de la Fuente opted to give the uncapped veteran a chance, against Norway in Malaga. [Luis de la Fuente](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/luis-de-la-fuente). [Spain](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-roja) debutant [Joselu](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/joselu) struggled to believe his incredible arrival on the international stage in Euro 2024 qualifying.

Newcastle and Stoke flop Joselu bags two goals in two minutes as ... (talkSPORT.com)

The 32-year-old was making his senior debut for Spain and scored two goals in two minutes to wrap up the win in the Euro 2024 qualifier.

However after his disappointing time in the Premier League, Joselu got his career back on track with Alaves, before earning a move to Espanyol last summer where he’s bagged 13 in 27 games this term to earn his first-ever Spain call-up. Newcastle flop Joselu was the surprise star of the show as he bagged a brace to help Spain to a 3-0 win over Norway. [The 32-year-old ](https://talksport.com/topic/joselu/)was making his senior debut for Spain and scored two goals in two minutes to wrap up the win in the Euro 2024 qualifier.

Joselu scores twice as Luis De La Fuente Spain reign starts with win ... (Messenger Newspapers)

Substitute Joselu hit a quick-fire late brace on his debut after Dani Olmo's early opener.

Substitute Joselu marked his international debut with a quick-fire brace inside the closing six minutes to wrap up victory against a Norway side missing Erling Haaland. Former under-21s boss De La Fuente took over from Luis Enrique in December following a disappointing World Cup in Qatar, and saw RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo fire Spain ahead at La Rosaleda in the 13th minute. New Spain manager Luis De La Fuente got off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over Norway in the Euro 2024 qualifying Group A opener in Malaga.

Spain 3-0 Norway: Dani Olmo opens the scoring before Joselu bags ... (Daily Mail)

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: What a difference it makes to have a big number nine on the bench. Spain had no plan B at the World Cup in Qatar but all that has ...

Ten minutes into the second half Kepa had to scramble the ball off the line after Nacho almost turned it past his own keeper. Again it left the Norwegians wondering if only Haaland had been on the end of it. The good start was almost ruined when Kepa Arrizabalaga bowled the ball out to Aymeric Laporte and he was robbed by Alex Sorloth who crossed for Martin Odegaard. One of the survivors, Gavi, forced the first corner with a typically bold run to the byline. On 81 minutes the former Newcastle forward who turns 33 next week, came on for Alvaro Morata and he headed in Fabian Ruiz’ cross just three minutes later. Spain had no plan B at the World Cup in Qatar but all that has changed under new coach Luis de la Fuente and he watched super-sub centre-forward Joselu score twice in four minutes after climbing off the bench to make his debut.

Late Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway 3-0 in Euro qualifier (Reuters)

Spain's late substitute Joselu struck two quick-fire goals on his debut to seal a 3-0 win over Norway in their first Euro 2024 Group A qualifier on Saturday ...

I tried to give my all to reward him," Joselu said. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story "I have to thank (the coach) for the faith he's shown in me in his first match in charge.

Joselu double helps Spain beat Norway, Croatia held in Euro qualifier (DAWN.com)

MALAGA: Spain's late substitute Joselu struck two quick-fire goals on his debut to seal a 3-0 win over Norway in...

“I got a bit overwhelmed to be honest, a bit emotional,” Broadhead, who plays for third-tier Ipswich, told S4C. Granit Xhaka and Zeki Amdouni, on his second international appearance, added goals in the second half as Switzerland powered top of Group ‘I’.Dennis Man and Denis Alibec were on target as Romania eased to a 2-0 win away to 10-man Andorra, while Israel drew 1-1 at home to Kosovo. I tried to give my all to reward him,” Joselu said.