Spain beaten by Georgia in final Euro 2016 warm- up
European champions Spain were beaten 1-0 by Georgia in their final warm-up game before Euro 2016.
Tornike Okriashvili scored in 39th minute to secure a surprise victory for Georgia at Getafe’s Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium.
Spain, who have won the last two European Championships, and had not lost since being beaten in a friendly by the Netherlands in March 2015 and came into their final warmup match after wins against Bosnia and South Korea.
The hosts dominated possession and nearly scored in the 27th minute when Vazquez found Thiago Alcantara in the area, but his right-footed shot rebounded off the far post.
Georgia went ahead against the run of play when a defensive mistake from Jordi Alba allowed the visitors to steal the ball in midfield.
Jambul Jighauri
surged into the area before teeing up an unmarked Okriashvili in the six-yard box for an easy tap-in.
Del Bosque brought on Andres Iniesta, Coke, Hector Bellerin and Mikel San Jose at halftime, but Georgia defended deeply and forced Spain into speculative long-range shots with Nolito’s 25-metre effort going just wide.
A superb cross from substitute David Silva in the 69th minute found Alba in the six-yard box but his first-time shot lacked power and his attempt was saved by substitute goalkeeper Nukri Revishvili.
The home side continued to press forward but lacked the finishing touch against a well-marshalled Georgian rearguard.
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque had his Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid players available for the first time since last month’s Champions League final.
Spain are aiming to win their third successive European title at Euro 2016, which will be hosted by France.
They face the Czech Republic in Toulouse on June 13. They also face Turkey and Crotia in Group D.
