Spain frustrated by Greece in opening draw
GRANADA, March 25 (Reuters) - Spain were left frustrated after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Greece in their opening 2022 World Cup qualifying Group B fixture on Thursday.
Alvaro Morata opened the scoring from close range for the hosts after 32 minutes, moments after Dani Olmo had rattled the crossbar from distance.
However, shortly before the hour mark, substitute Inigo Martinez - on for captain Sergio Ramos - was penalised for a rash tackle on Greek midfielder Giorgos Masouras.
Anastasios Bakasetas smashed the ball in from the spot to stun Luis Enrique's side.
Morata spurned his country's best opportunity for a winner as he headed straight at the goalkeeper as Spain dominated possession but struggled to create any clear chances against the resolute visitors.
Spain travel to Georgia in their second qualifying fixture on Sunday, the same day Greece host Honduras in a friendly. (Reporting by Joseph Walker, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
