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Spain slump to shock Georgia defeat ahead of Euro 2016

Manager Del Bosque downplays defending champions’ shock 0-1 defeat to Georgia in last warm-up match ahead of Euro competition

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Madrid: European champions Spain suffered a shock first defeat since March 2015 losing 1-0 at home to Georgia in their final warm-up friendly before Euro 2016 in Madrid on Tuesday.

Georgian players celebrate a goal during their international friendly in Getafe, Spain on Tuesday. Pic/AFP
Georgian players celebrate a goal during their international friendly in Getafe, Spain on Tuesday. Pic/AFP

Georgia, ranked 137 in the world, hadn't won a game since defeating Gibraltar in Euro qualifying in October. However, they defended resolutely and took full advantage of their one real attack when Tornike Okriashvili tapped home at the far post six minutes before half time.

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