Nico Williams: Inaki Williams Waxes Lyrical About Brother After Netting Belter as Spain Beat Georgia

Nico Williams: Inaki Williams Waxes Lyrical About Brother After Netting Belter as Spain Beat Georgia

Lukman Mumuni
updated at July 2, 2024 at 2:19 AM
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  • Inaki Williams has reacted to the performances of Nicolas Williams in Spain's victory over Georgia at Euro 2024
  • The younger of the Williams brothers scored a powerful goal as Spain thrashed Georgia in the Euro Round of 16
  • Spain will face host Germany, who defeated Denmark, for a place in the quarter-final of the competition on Friday

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Ghana forward, Inaki Williams, was full of praise for his younger brother, Nico Williams, after another impressive display as Spain eased part Georgia in the Round of 16 at Euro 2024.

Nico scored a sensational goal, his first at the European Championship, as the former champions came from a goal down to beat Georgia 4-1 on Sunday, June 30, at the RheinEnergieStadion.

The Athletic Bilbao forward took the ball from the halfway line before out-pacing his marker with a cheeky skill and then firing Spain's third with 15 minutes remaining.

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Nico Williams celebrates after scoring in Spain's victory over Georgia at Euro 2024. Photo: Edith Geuppert - GES Sportfoto.
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His brilliant display left his brother Inaki waxing lyrical on social media as he struggled to find the right words for the winger.

He posted: "What a great thing that you are my brother, Nico Williams."

The younger Williams has been in fine form at the competition, starring for Spain as they reached the quarter-finals. He was named Man of the Match in the group stage victory over Italy.

Meanwhile, in a thrilling encounter on Sunday, Georgia got off to a good start after Robin Le Normand netted an own goal to give the minnows the lead after 18 minutes.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri levelled before half-time and after the break, Fabian Ruiz connected to a Lamine Yamal cross to hand Lo Roja the lead. Williams extended the advantage before Dani Olmo sealed victory with seven minutes remaining.

Spain will face host Germany in the quarter-final on Friday, July 5, 2024, per UEFA.

Inaki Williams praises Nico after Italy win

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Inaki Williams reacted to the performance of Nico Williams following his Man of the Match display in the victory over Italy.

The Athletic Bilbao winger starred for Spain as they defeated Italy 1-0 to go top of Group B and progress to the last 16 of the competitions.

Williams' cross was deflected into an own goal by Riccardo Calafiori in the second half as Spain continued their high-flying start to the competition.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.