Slovakia 2-1 Spain: Spaniards in shock loss

By The Newsroom
Published 9th Oct 2014, 22:47 BST
Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas reacts during Euro 2016 qualifing football match between Slovakia and Spain. Picture: GettySpain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas reacts during Euro 2016 qualifing football match between Slovakia and Spain. Picture: Getty
Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas reacts during Euro 2016 qualifing football match between Slovakia and Spain. Picture: Getty
HOLDERS Spain crashed to a shock defeat after substitute Miroslav Stoch nodded a late goal to earn Slovakia a 2-1 victory in Euro 2016 Group C qualifying on Thursday.

A powerful, swerving free kick from Juraj Kucka in the 17th minute that deceived goalkeeper Iker Casillas put the hosts ahead and Spain struggled to find a way past inspired home goalkeeper Matus Kozacik despite dominating possession.

Substitute Paco Alcacer levelled eight minutes from time but any hopes the visitors had of snatching a winner were shattered when Stoch headed past Casillas in the 87th.

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