It did not take long for Spain to regain its Euro dominance in its Round of 16 match against potential giant-killer Georgia. After giving up an embarrassing own goal early in the first half, gifting Georgia a 1-0 lead, Spain leveled the playing field with an equalizer from its captain, Rodri. SPAIN FINDS THE EQUALIZER Rodri wasn't missing this one pic.
twitter.com/cAtXOoOsT4 Despite a few scares from Georgian strikers, the Spaniards scored a barrage of goals in the second half to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals. Spain dominated possession, which led to midfielder Fabian Ruiz heading home a sweet cross from 16-year-old Lamine Yamal to put Spain in front 2-1 in the 51st minute.
SPAIN TAKES THE LEAD Lamine Yamal sets up Fabián Ruiz with a beautiful assist pic.twitter.com/V1wmDSr5bK With Georgia pushing far up-field to try and get back into the match, forward Nico Williams led a Spanish counterattack in the 75th minute and dashed any hope of a comeback with a top-bin strike to increase the lead to 3-1.
Off the counterattack for Spain Nico Williams hit this beautifully pic.twitter.com/jRNlidQcms Midfielder Dani Olmo iced the game away with a well-placed ball into the lower-left corner of the net, cementing the 4-1 Spanish victory.
DANI. OLMO. Spain is running away with it vs Georgia pic.
twitter.com/YaL4Vm0zwK Georgia was the tournament's lowest remaining seed and should be proud of its performance in its Euro debut, highlighted by a 2-0 victory over mighty Portugal in the .