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Spain reeling after shock Slovakia defeat

Spain are reeling after their shock Euro2015 defeat to Slovakia.

Spain suffered their first qualifying defeat in 37 games on Thursday evening, going down 2-1 to Slovakia in Euro 2016 qualifying Group C.

Vicente Del Bosque's side headed into the game in Zilina riding an eight-year, 36-match unbeaten run in qualifying competition, but Miroslav Stoch's dramatic 87th-minute winner ended all that.

Substitute Paco Alcacer looked to have claimed a draw for a frustrated Spanish side when he struck eight minutes from time, cancelling out a swerving early free-kick from Juraj Kucka which had deceived Iker Casillas.

But the hosts roused themselves for a strong finish and Stoch headed home a fine cross from substitute Michal Duris to win the game.

Del Bosque said: "That's football. We can't complain about the players. We were patient but didn't get things right and their keeper was outstanding."

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