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Spain Dominates Georgia in Tbilisi with Flawless Offensive Performance
Tbilisi, Georgia – The Spanish national team demonstrated its superiority at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena by convincingly defeating Georgia in a match corresponding to the European Qualification for the World Cup. The match, played under the watchful eye of French referee Benoît Bastien, ended with a clear victory for the visitors.
From the initial whistle, Spain imposed its rhythm of play, maintaining 61% possession and creating constant goal-scoring opportunities. The scoreboard opened early, in the 11th minute, thanks to a penalty converted by Mikel Oyarzabal. The Spanish offensive continued unstoppable, and in the 22nd minute, Martín Zubimendi extended the lead with a goal from an assist by Fabián Ruiz. Ferran Torres joined the goal-scoring party in the 34th minute, receiving a precise pass from Oyarzabal.
Georgia, with 39% possession, tried to respond, but their efforts were frustrated by the solid Spanish defense. Despite generating six shots, only two managed to be directed at the goal.
The second half did not change the tone of the match. Spain maintained control and, in the 63rd minute, Oyarzabal scored again, this time assisted by Ferran Torres, sealing a great night for the Spanish player. The match passed without major incidents, except for a yellow card shown to Mikel Merino in the 57th minute.
Overall, Spain demonstrated great offensive effectiveness, with 14 total shots, of which 7 were on target. Georgia, for its part, committed 9 fouls, while both teams took 6 corners. The victory consolidates Spain on its path towards qualification for the World Cup.
Substitutions georgia: at minute 46 S. Goglichidze came in and G. Kashia went out., at minute 57 I. Tabatadze came in and G. Kvernadze went out., at minute 71 A. Mekvabishvili came in and G. Tsitaishvili went out., at minute 71 B. Zivzivadze came in and G. Kvilitaia went out., at minute 85 Z. Davitashvili came in and G. Abuashvili went out.
Substitutions spain: at minute 46 P. Porro came in and M. Llorente went out., at minute 62 M. Merino came in and F. Lopez went out., at minute 62 F. Ruiz came in and P. Barrios went out., at minute 71 M. Oyarzabal came in and B. Iglesias went out., at minute 80 F. Torres came in and Y. Pino went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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