Georgia upsets Portugal in Euro 2024 last 16

Türkiye advances to last 16 after defeating Czech Republic 2-1, while Georgia beats Portugal 2-0 to secure progression.

In a thrilling match in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, Türkiye secured a spot in the last 16 of the tournament as Group F runner-up after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic. The Czechs needed a win to advance but were reduced to ten men early in the game, giving Türkiye the advantage they needed to dominate the match.

Despite some early chances for both teams, it was Türkiye who broke the deadlock with a goal from Hakan Calhanoglu, only to be quickly equalized by the Czechs. However, a late goal from substitute Cenk Tosun sealed the win for Türkiye and sent them through to the next round.

Meanwhile, in another surprising result, Georgia secured their spot in the last 16 by defeating group leaders Portugal 2-0. The Georgian team put on a stellar performance, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze ensuring their progression in the tournament.

With these results, Portugal finished at the top of the group standings, followed by Türkiye in second place, Georgia in third, and the Czech Republic in fourth. The stage is now set for an exciting knockout round as these teams continue their quest for glory in the tournament.

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