Giorgi Mamardashvili turns villain to hero on mixed night for Liverpool star vs Spain

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Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili swiftly transformed from villain to hero despite conceding a spot-kick in Georgia's 2-0 loss to Spain on Saturday night. Georgia's assistant manager David Webb had previously praised the shot-stopper's attributes, and the player demonstrated exactly those qualities against Spain.

"For us in Georgia, he's a fantastic goalkeeper," he said. Ferran Torres is brought down by Giorgi Mamardashvili during Spain vs Georgia (Image: Getty Images) "He's what I would call a big game goalkeeper so, especially in the Euros and games leading up to that and after that, he stepped up in the big moments, produced big saves, and he's vital for our team.

"He's got an outstanding character as well; his work ethic is phenomenal. Learn more Despite Mamardashvili's heroics in denying Torres from the penalty spot, Georgia ultimately succumbed to defeat at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero in Elche.