Spain lead France 1-0 at half-time
Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso (R) celebrates with Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas (L) after scoring
Xabi Alonso celebrated his 100th appearance for Spain with the only goal of the first-half in their Euro 2012 quarter-final with France here Saturday.
Alonso struck in the 19th minute after Jordi Alba had outstripped Anthony Reveillere down the left leaving the defender slumped on the ground and put in a perfect cross for the former Liverpool star to head past Hugo Lloris.
France pressed to get the equaliser and went closest through a freekick from Yohan Cabaye which Iker Casillas tipped over the bar for a corner.
The winners play Portugal in Wednesday's semi-final.
©2011 AFP
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