Euro 2016

Spain 1-0 Czech Republic: Piqué's match-winning header

Gerard Piqué's late goal handed the holders all three points in their Euro 2016 Group D opener against the Czechs. Here's how the move unfolded.

Pedro passes the ball to Andrés Iniesta.
Iniesta sets himself to receive the ball.
Iniesta brings the ball under his spell.
Iniesta readies himself to get the ball out of his feet.
Iniesta sends an inswinging cross towards the back post.
Iniesta sends an inswinging cross towards the back post.
Gerard Piqué rises to meet the ball with his head.
Piqué connects with a glancing, downwards header.
Piqué connects with a glancing, downwards header.
Piqué connects with a glancing, downwards header.
The ball arrows towards the net.
The ball arrows towards the net.
Czech Republic keeper Petr Cech is beaten.
The ball flies into the bottom corner.
The ball nestles in the net.
The ball nestles in the net.
Piqué wheels away as team-mate Sergio Ramos (centre) prepares to join in the celebrations.
Piqué sets off towards the Spain fans.
Piqué celebrates.
Piqué and Ramos savour the Barça man's winner.
Thiago Alcántara (left), Sergio Busquets (second left), Ramos (centre) and Aritz Aduriz (right) celebrate with Piqué.
Piqué is mobbed by his Spain team-mates.
The Spain players celebrate in front of their fans.
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Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Pedro passes the ball to Andrés Iniesta.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Iniesta sets himself to receive the ball.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Iniesta brings the ball under his spell.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Iniesta readies himself to get the ball out of his feet.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Iniesta sends an inswinging cross towards the back post.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué's match-winning header

Iniesta sends an inswinging cross towards the back post.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Gerard Piqué rises to meet the ball with his head.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Piqué connects with a glancing, downwards header.

Foto: RUNGROJ YONGRIT / EFE

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Piqué connects with a glancing, downwards header.

Foto: KHALED ELFIQI / EFE

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Piqué connects with a glancing, downwards header.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

The ball arrows towards the net.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

The ball arrows towards the net.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Czech Republic keeper Petr Cech is beaten.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

The ball flies into the bottom corner.

Foto: KHALED ELFIQI / EFE

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

The ball nestles in the net.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

The ball nestles in the net.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Piqué wheels away as team-mate Sergio Ramos (centre) prepares to join in the celebrations.

Foto: KHALED ELFIQI / EFE

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Piqué sets off towards the Spain fans.

Foto: Juan Flor / Diario AS

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Piqué celebrates.

Foto: VASSIL DONEV / EFE

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Piqué and Ramos savour the Barça man's winner.

Foto: VASSIL DONEV / EFE

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Thiago Alcántara (left), Sergio Busquets (second left), Ramos (centre) and Aritz Aduriz (right) celebrate with Piqué.

Foto: JuanJo Martín / EFE

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

Piqué is mobbed by his Spain team-mates.

Foto: JuanJo Martín / EFE

Piqué clinches victory for La Roja

The Spain players celebrate in front of their fans.

Foto: Albert Gea / REUTERS

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