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  "id": 11770477,
  "title": "Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yamal-on-target-as-spain-hold-off-czech-republic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T21:05:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yamal-target-spain-hold-off-204824617.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal as Spain triumphed 3-1 over the Czech Republic in a Nations League match. The victory pushed Spain three points clear at the top of Group A3. Thomas Tuchel's Czech Republic had earlier defeated Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka. Spain took a two-goal lead early, with goals from Yamal and captain Rodri Hernandez. Jiri Slama reduced the deficit with 20 minutes remaining, but Mikel Merino sealed the win late on after Krejci was sent off for the Czechs. The win marks Spain's 41st consecutive unbeaten game. Rodri, who scored for Spain for the first time in over two years, praised his team's performance, noting that they managed a tough game and had some chances.",
  "summary": "Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.However Mikel Merino wrapped up Spain's win late on after Ladislav Krejci was sent off for the Czechs as Spain racked up a 41st consecutive unbeaten game, including the World Cup final win over Argentina in July.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yamal-on-target-as-spain-hold-off-czech-republic-11782705",
        "published": "2026-10-03T21:31:46.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Spain beat Czech Republic to maintain winning run",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/spain-beat-czech-republic-to-maintain-winning-run",
        "published": "2026-10-03T21:37:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czech Republic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/yamal-on-target-as-spain-hold-off-czech-republic-11782511",
        "published": "2026-10-03T22:24:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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