MAN OF THE MATCH – FABIAN RUIZ (SPAIN)
It could have been any number of Spanish stars, but the PSG midfielder gets the nod for an all-round performance which he capped off with his third goal in his last four appearances for his country and La Roja’s all-important second of the night.
PLAYER RATINGS
SPAIN: Simon 6, Cucurella 7, Laporte 7, Le Normand 6, Carvajal 7, Fabian 9*, Rodri 9, Pedri 9, Nico Williams 9, Morata 7, Jamal 9. Subs: Olmo 8, Ojarzabal 6, Grimaldo 6, Navas n/a, Merino n/a.
GEORGIA: Mamardashvili 9, Dvali 7, Kashia 7, Gvelsiani 7, Lochoshvili 7, Kakabadze 7, Kochorashvili 7, Kiteishvili 7, Chakvetadze 7, Kvaratshelia 7, Mikautadze, 7 ri 6, Zhivzivadze n/a.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
18′ – GOAL! – Spain 0-1 Georgia: (Le Normand own goal). Talk about against the run! Khvicha Kvaratskhelia attacks a cross from the right wing and it troubles Robin Le Norman, who can only watch in horror as he deflects the ball into the back of his own net.
39′ – GOAL! – Spain 1-1 Georgia: (Rodri). All square! Rodri collects Williams’ pass from the left and shoots low from 20 yards into the bottom corner.
51′ – GOAL! – Spain 2-1 Georgia: (Fabian Ruiz). This time Mamardashvili can’t deny Spain as Fabian heads home a sensational ball from Jamal on the right.
75′ – GOAL! – Spain 3-1 Georgia: (Nico Williams). It’s a lovely solo goal as Williams goes past his man on the left and then fires a beautiful, high shot over the keeper to send La Roja safely into the last 16.
83′ – GOAL! – Spain 4-1 Georgia: (Dani Olmo). It’s too good! Olm’s sensational first touch takes him past his man before another sees him slot the ball into the corner from the edge of the box.