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Captivating Georgia hope to overcome impostor syndrome and upset Spain
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Willy Sagnol’s daring team – 74th in the world – have become the neutrals’ choice with hopes of making more history
On the outskirts of Velbert, a plain town south of the Ruhr renowned for manufacturing locks and hinges, something remarkable is stirring. Georgia are preparing for the biggest game in their country’s history, getting acquainted with their newfound fame as everyone’s favourite underdog.
The IMS Arena, home to the local fifth-tier side, is off Industriestrasse, an iron foundry and recycling centre in view from the main stand as Willy Sagnol runs through a passing drill. “Short and intense,” he stresses, and those who have admired Georgia attack their first major tournament know the latter is them down to a T.
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Underdogs Georgia plan to attack vs. Spain - boss
Georgia coach Willy Sagnol has said his team will not change their tactics after reaching the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time ever and promised to attack Spain on Sunday. -
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Spain routs Georgia to set up Germany quarterfinal
Stylish Spain recovered from the shock of conceding an early own goal to eventually overrun a tireless and spirited Georgia 4-1 on Sunday and surge into a mouth-watering Euro 2024 quarter-final with Germany.Spain -
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Spain beats Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals
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Spain recover from early shock to ease past Georgia and set up Germany clash
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Ruthless Rodri crushes Georgia’s fairytale and keeps Spain on track | Jonathan Wilson
Midfielder is as close to a footballing certainty as you can get, ensuring Luis de la Fuente’s side broke Georgia’s hearts. Nothing in football is certain, but Rodri is perhaps as close as it’s possible to get. There are times when it seems he is ... -
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