Turkey vs Georgia – Euro 2024: Turks take on big underdogs in tricky clash

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.