Teenager Guler helps Turkey beat debutants Georgia - read the report FT: Turkey 3-1 Georgia Charlotte CoatesBBC SportTeenager Arda Guler scored on his European Championship debut as Turkey broke Georgia's hearts with a thrilling victory in Dortmund. Right-back Mert Muldur gave Turkey the lead in the 25th minute with an outrageous volley into the top corner, leaving Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili no chance. But seven minutes later, Georges Mikautadze scored Georgia's first goal in a major tournament after expertly guiding Giorgi Kochorashvili's cross into the near corner. Georgia, playing in the Euros for the first time, fought valiantly and almost snatched a leveller. Dortmund's famous yellow wall became the red wall as Turkish fans celebrated wildly after their side picked up a valuable three points.

Source: Express June 18, 2024 19:15 UTC