As expected by fans and experts, Spain pressed the field immediately after the opening whistle with 86% possession of the ball.
In just the first 10 minutes, Giorgi Mamardashvili had to make two saves from close-range shots from the red team. The Valencia star is currently the best goalkeeper at EURO 2024 with 22 saves since the start of the tournament.
Spain plays half court.00
Spain plays half court.
Spain plays half court.
The unbelievable scenario happened in the 19th minute. In the first аttаck from the beginning of the match, Georgia opened the score. Otar Kakabadze crossed from the right wing. Inside, Robin Le Normand fumbled the ball into his own net, under pressure from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Spain’s first goal at EURO 2024 was an own goal.
Spain’s first goal at EURO 2024 was an own goal.
Spain’s first goal at EURO 2024 was an own goal.
After conceding the goal, Spain pressed forward to аttаck but had to wait until the 14th shot in the 39th minute to equalize. From a distance of more than 20 meters, Rodri fired a low shot into the far corner, giving the Georgia goalkeeper no chance to block it.
The first half ended in a 1-1 draw. Georgia did everything they could but could not maintain their lead, under great pressure from Spain’s аttаck. “La Roja” had 74% possession, had 16 shots, while Georgia only had 1 chance.
Rodri’s classy goal.
Rodri’s classy goal.
Rodri’s classy goal.
The pace of the match increased immediately after the whistle to start the second half. Kvaratskhelia soon warned the Spanish defense with a shot from midfield, sending the ball narrowly wide of the post.
Spain immediately responded with a good free kιck from Lamine Yamal. Mamardashvili denied the 17-year-old’s effort but was helpless against Fabian Ruiz’s close-range header in the 51st minute.
Spain’s goal increased the score to 2-1.
Spain’s goal increased the score to 2-1.
After leading 2-1, Spain showed impressive ball control. Georgia was completely helpless, even conceding a second goal in the 74th minute, after a “burning penalty”. Luck was on the side of the red and white team, when the referee raised the flag for offside by Lamine Yamal.
Spanish fans don’t have to regret it for long. Just 1 minute after the goal was denied, “La Roja” extinguished Georgia’s hopes with Nico Williams’ cool dribble and finish, increasing the score to 3-1. In the 83rd minute, Spain scored the fourth goal, after a neat goal by Dani Olmo.
The match ended with a 4-1 victory for Spain. Coach De La Fuente and his team together with host Germany created an “early final” match in this year’s EURO quarter-finals.
Tactical diagram of the two teams.
Tactical diagram of the two teams.
Tactical diagram of the two teams.