Debutants Georgia Stun Portugal to Advance to Round of 16 at Euro 2024.
In a stunning turn of events, debutants Georgia advanced to the Round of 16 at Euro 2024 with a remarkable 2-0 victory over Portugal.
Full-Time Results – Group F
Georgia 🇬🇪 2-0 🇵🇹 Portugal
1′ Kvaratskhelia ⚽ (Assist: Mikautadze)
57′ Mikautadze ⚽ (Penalty).
Georgia’s impressive win over Portugal was secured early on when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored in the first minute, assisted by Georges Mikautadze. Mikautadze then doubled the lead with a penalty in the 57th minute, ensuring a comfortable path for Georgia into the next stage of the competition.
In the same group, Turkey progressed to the next round with a dramatic late winner against the Czech Republic.
Czech Republic 🇨🇿 1-2 🇹🇷 Turkey
52′ Calhanoglu ⚽ (Assist: Yuksek)
67′ Soucek ⚽
90+5′ Cenk Tosun ⚽ (Assist: Kokçu)
Turkey’s journey to the Round of 16 was secured by a 90+5 minute goal from Cenk Tosun, sealing a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic. Hakan Calhanoglu had initially put Turkey ahead, but Tomas Soucek equalised for the Czechs. Tosun’s late strike ensured Turkey’s advancement, while the Czech Republic exited the tournament.
Georgia’s stunning performance and Turkey’s last-minute heroics have added an exciting twist to Euro 2024, as both teams move forward in the competition.
