In the match between Spain and Georgia in the final round of Group A in the EURO 2024 qualifiers, Spain defeated their opponents 3-1 to conclude the group stage in the top position.
Goals
Spain: Le Normand (4′), Torres (55′), Lochoshvilli (72′ own goal)
Georgia: Kvaratskhelia (10′)
Spain entered the match against Georgia with a relaxed mindset, as they had already secured a direct ticket to EURO 2024. The only remaining question was whether La Roja would finish first or second in the group, with Scotland trailing them by 2 points.
In the 4th minute, Robin Le Normand opened the scoring for Spain after an assist from Ferran Torres. However, Georgia showed that they were not to be underestimated, equalizing just 6 minutes later with a goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a star currently in the ranks of Napoli.
In the subsequent period, Spain maintained significant pressure on Georgia’s goal. However, it wasn’t until the 55th minute that the home team took the lead with a well-placed header from Torres.
The victory was secured for the home team in the 72nd minute when defender Luka Lochoshvili accidentally scored an own goal. A thoroughly deserved victory for Spain, as they dominated the opponent in all statistics, from the number of shots (20 vs. 8), ball possession (75.7% vs. 24.3%), pass success rate (92% vs. 76%) to the number of dribbles (12 vs. 6).
In another match played simultaneously, Scotland drew 3-3 against Norway in an exciting back-and-forth encounter. With this result, Spain concluded their journey in the EURO 2024 qualifiers at the top of Group A, accumulating 21 points after 8 matches. Scotland finished second with 17 points.
Lineup
Spain: Simon, Carvajal, Martinez, Gaya, Le Normand, Ruiz, Rodri (Zubimendi 86′), Gavi (Sancet 26′), Morata, Torres (Yamal 65′), Williams (Riquelme 86′).
Georgia:Â Mamardashvili, Kashia, Kvirkvelia, Kakabadze (Mamuchashvili 90′), Lochoshvili, Azarovi (Gocholeishvili 78′), Kvekveskiri (Mekvabishvili 60′), Kochorashvili, Chakvetadze (Altunashvili 90′), Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze (Davitashvili 60′).
