03 July 2024,   12:04
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Spain beat Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals

Goals from midfielders Rodri and Fabián Ruiz brought Spain back into the game after Robin Le Normand"s own-goal in the 18th minute had given Georgia a shock lead. Nico Williams and Dani OImo took the game out of Georgia"s reach with two more goals late in the game as heavy rain fell.

Spain will play host nation Germany in the quarterfinals on Friday in Stuttgart.

The loss ends Georgia’s first ever major tournament campaign, which included a 2-0 win over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Despite the lopsided score, Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili had another standout game with nine saves to prevent a rout. After the final whistle, Georgia’s players gathered in front of their fans for a slow-clap chant.

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