[WORLD CUP 2014 QUALIFYING: Europe] Despite an 81-19 percent edge in possession and 9-1 advantage in shots on goal, reigning World Cup champion Spain’s hopes towinning its qualifying group took a huge hit as it had to settle for a 1-1 tie with Finland. The result dropped it two points behind France, a 3-1 winner over Georgia, heading into Tuesday’s showdownwith the Bleus at the Stade de France.

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