Spain defeat Georgia to advance to quarter-final against Germany

Spain overcame an early scare to beat Georgia 4-1, setting up a Euro 2024 quarter-final against hosts Germany. Thrilling match!

Spain secured their spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a thrilling 4-1 victory over Georgia, setting up a clash against hosts Germany. The match started with a surprise as Georgia took the lead with an own goal by Robin Le Normand. However, Spain quickly responded with goals from Rodri and Fabian Ruiz to take the lead in the second half. Nico Williams and Dani Olmo added late goals to seal the win for Spain.

Despite the early setback, Georgia displayed impressive counter-attacking football and kept the pressure on Spain throughout the match. Spain dominated possession and created numerous chances, with Giorgi Mamardashvili making crucial saves to keep Georgia in the game. Georgia's Georges Mikautadze and Otar Kakabadze were instrumental in creating opportunities for their team, causing trouble for the Spanish defense.

Rodri's equalizer before halftime shifted the momentum in Spain's favor, and Fabian Ruiz's goal early in the second half gave them the lead. Georgia continued to push forward, with Kvaratskhelia coming close with a long-range effort. However, Spain's quality ultimately shone through as they capitalized on their chances to secure a comfortable victory.

The match saw exciting moments, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Georgia's resilience and attacking threat kept the game competitive, but Spain's clinical finishing proved to be the difference. The result sets up an enticing quarter-final clash between Spain and Germany, promising another thrilling encounter in the Euro 2024 tournament.