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Elche – Spain secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Georgia, continuing their perfect record in the World Cup qualifying campaign. In the 24th minute, Crystal Palace midfielder Yeremy Pino opened the scoring with a close-range tap-in following a knockdown from Robin Le Normand.
Later, Spain was awarded a penalty after Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili fouled Ferran Torres inside the box. However, the 25-year-old keeper redeemed himself by saving the penalty taken by the Barcelona forward. Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro nearly added to the lead with a superb curling shot that struck the post, as Spain continued to dominate and create chances.
Eventually, Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Oyarzabal doubled the home side’s lead with a brilliant free-kick, beating Mamardashvili at the near post with a powerful strike. With this win, Spain moves closer to qualifying for next year’s tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Luis de la Fuente’s squad tops Group E with nine points from three matches.
Spain will continue their qualifying campaign on Tuesday against Bulgaria, who were recently defeated 6-1 by second-placed Turkey.
