Turkey vs Georgia LIVE RESULT: Real Madrid wonderkind scores goal of tournament contender to win Euro thriller – latest
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TURKEY and Georgia played out the match of Euro 2024 so far - but it was Turkey who came away with all three points.
Three of the best goals we've seen in Germany were all scored in this one, with Mert Mulder setting the tone with a stunning long-rage volley to open the scoring.
Georges Mikautadze then equalised for the Georgians, who will feel unlucky not to get a point, with an excellent finish at the near post.
But it was Real Madrid wonderkid Arda Guler who stole the headlines, firing in a brilliant long-range effort to win the match as Turkey held on under late pressure to win - Georgia hitting the post - before they scored a third with the last kick of the game.
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All to play for still in group
Turkey will face a mammoth task in their next game as they go up against group favourites Portugal.
Georgia will get the chance to try and impress once again as they face the Czech Republic.
It is still hard to call who will progress from this group, although a lot of questions will be asked if Portugal aren't one of those teams.
Georgia perform on Euros debut
All the talk will be about Turkey this evening but Georgia can be proud of their first ever match in the Euros.
Having fallen behind, they showed some grit to find a way back into the game and probably should have taken the lead after that.
Even when they fell behind in the second half, in the last gasps of added time, they created chances to draw level and will be left wondering what could have been.
Credit: AFP Madrid wonderkid wows in Germany
While he has struggled to get much game time due to the abundance of riches at the disposal of Carlo Ancelotti, Arda Guler showed his manager what he can do today.
There were parts of the game where he was quiet but his goal was something of pure genius.
It was integral to this victory and will be a warning to the other teams in this group that they need to have a plan for him.
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Captain leads the way in Dortmund
While many other players will take the plaudits with their stunning goals, Hakan Calhanoglu put in a real skipper's performance.
He covered so much ground, helping out in defence but also supporting the attacks, he was integral to his side's victory.
This is the kind of player every side needs, allowing the flair players to do their thing.
FT: Turkey 3-1 Georgia
Turkey scored some fantastic goals in that game and this victory will give them confidence for the rest of the tournament.
Georgia were no mugs by any stretch of the imagination and made Vincenzo Montella's side work hard for the three points.
For the neutral, this was a joy to watch.
FT: Turkey 3-1 Georgia
What a game of football that was.
Both teams deserve credit for what they contributed there.
Georgia will feel gutted but Turkey have made a big stride towards the knockout phases in Euro 2024.
Turkey 3-1 Georgia
90+7. As the Georgian corner came in, it was cleared and fell to Aktürkoğlu.
With Mamardashvili in the Turkish penalty area, there was a completely empty goal at the other end of the pitch.
Aktürkoğlu kept his composure and slotted the ball home to seal the win for Turkey.
Goal - Karem Aktürkoğlu (Turkey)
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
90+6. Georgia have a chance to put the ball into the box and even the keeper joins the attack.
The free kick beats everyone as it comes back off the post, Davitashvili follows up but his effort is headed over the crossbar.
So close to an equaliser.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
90+4. What a chance to equalise for Georgia.
Kvaratskhelia does brilliantly to get a cross in from the byline.
Kochorashvili comes to meet it five yards out with not a Turkish player in sight.
Unbelievably, Mikautadze gets in his way and puts him off as he drags his shot wide of the goal.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
90+2. With some fresh legs on, Turkey seem keen to try and score another goal.
They would be better off looking to retain possession and see this game out now.
If Georgia get a late equaliser, they only have themselves to blame.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
90. We are into the final stages of the game now.
Turkey give the ball away on an attack and give Georgia another chance to get a cross into the box.
We are going to have six additional minutes.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
88. This would be a massive win for Turkey.
Three points in teh bag with a game against the Czech Republic to come, they would fancy their chances of finally making it out of the group stages.
Georgia are not done yet though and continue to look for an equaliser.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
86. The boos from the Turkey fans are ringing out from the crowd whenever Georgia come forward.
A second goal for Turkey would definitely put this game to bed.
As a cross is lifted into the box, Yazici meets it with his head but somehow Mamardashvili claws it behind for a corner.
Credit: Getty Turkey 2-1 Georgia
84. If they do lose this game, Georgia can definitely feel a lot of pride in their performance this evening.
They have not been outclassed by any stretch of the imagination.
Had they taken their chances, they should really at least be level.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
82. A few players are starting to lose their footing on the greasy surface.
Mikautadze crosses into the box and Kvaratskhelia tries an elaborate bicycle kick with his back to goal.
He does not make any connection with the ball and seems to have winded himself with his landing.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
80. Georgia make their final roll of the dice with more changes.
Time is running out if they are hoping to get anything from this game.
Turkey seem to be taking their foot off the gas and not attacking so much now, which could play into their opponents' hands.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
78. You could safely say that the Georgian keeper could do nothing whatsoever about the two goals he has conceded tonight.
Turkey are looking to get some fresh legs on now.
Guler is coming off and may have scored the goal of the tournament so far to win this game.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
76. We have a slight break in play for an injury currently.
Turkey will be happy to run the clock down, they would take this result.
Despite Georgia's performance, the two goals Turkey have scored were good enough to win any game.
Credit: Getty Turkey 2-1 Georgia
74. Sagnol rings the changes as they strive to get back into this game.
The pitch is wet now with the rain pouring down and is making the sliding challenges very interesting.
If you slightly mistime one, you could be heading for an early shower.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
72. You would still not bet against a Georgian equaliser.
They look dangerous whenever they counter-attack.
Turkey are having to put everything on the line in defence.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
70. What a game this is once again.
Georgia come forward and Kochorashvili does brilliantly to lift the ball over the defender and into his own path.
As the keeper advances he looks to slot it past him, only to see his effort come back off the crossbar.
Turkey 2-1 Georgia
68. Turkey only seem to be able to score absolute worldies.
Not that any of the fans in the BVB Stadion are complaining.
Montella's side are not taking their foot off the gas and Kokcu misses a big chance to make it three-one.
Credit: EPA Turkey 2-1 Georgia
66. What a goal from the Real Madrid wonderkid.
He checked onto his left foot, some way out, and drilled an absolute screamer into the top corner.
Mamardashvili was at full stretch but could not get anywhere near it.
Goal - Arda Guler (Turkey)
