Georgia defeats Portugal in a phenomenal match and advances to the play-offs. Results of Group F

Football news 26 june 2024, 16:56
Steven Perez Dailysports's expert Steven Perez
Georgia sensationally beats Portugal to reach the Euro 2024 play-offs. Results of Group F Photo: https://x.com/EURO2024

In the final two matches of the 2024 European Championship group stage, Portugal played against Latvia, and the Czech Republic faced Turkey.

Georgia - Portugal - 2:0

Georgia delivered an incredible performance. Kvartskhelia opened the scoring in the second minute, putting Georgia ahead. Subsequently, Georgia ceded possession to Portugal, who attempted to create chances through positional attacks. However, the Georgians defended superbly, preventing their opponents from getting close to their goal. After the break, Georgia doubled their lead. Mikautadze converted a penalty in the 57th minute, making it 2:0. Portugal was unable to respond and suffered a 0:2 defeat.

Czech Republic - Turkey - 1:2

In the 20th minute, the Czech team was reduced to ten men, and Turkey took advantage, opening the scoring in the 51st minute. However, they could not maintain or extend their narrow lead. The Czech Republic equalized in the 66th minute with a goal from Soucek. It seemed the match would end in a 1:1 draw, but in the final seconds, Tosun scored a second goal for Turkey, securing a 2:1 victory for his team.

Portugal, with six points, advances to the playoffs from first place. Turkey also accumulated six points and took second place. Georgia earned four points and progressed to the Round of 16 from third place. The Czech Republic exits the European Championship with one point.

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