2023-06-21 21:59:04
Georgia starts with a surprising sense of achievement in this year’s U21 European Championship!
The co-hosts beat Portugal 2-0. In front of 24,425 fans in Tbilisi, the three-time finalist draws the short straw despite a dominant performance. Giorgi Gagua (37′) and Saba Sazonov (45’+1′) mark the two goals, while Portugal’s Tomas Araujo sees the red card (76′).
In the other Group A game, neighbors Belgium and the Netherlands are held in a goalless draw.
Meanwhile, in Group B, Ukraine thrived with a 2-0 win over Croatia. Other co-hosts Romania were beaten 3-0 by five-time champions Spain.
These games are scheduled for tomorrow Thursday:
Group C
Czech Republic – England (18:00, Batumi Arena, Batumi)
Germany – Israel (18:00, Shengelia Arena, Kutaisi)
Group D
Norwegen – Schweiz (18:00, CFR Cluj Stadium, Cluj-Napoca)
Frankreich – Italian (20:45, Cluj Arena, Cluj-Napoca)
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