Final result: Türkiye-Georgia 3-1
Türkiye (Edited by Andrea Carlino)
Gunok 6.5 – Not flawless on Mikautadze’s goal, but otherwise he proves confident and reactive between the posts. He saves the result on a couple of occasions, proving to be a reliable goalkeeper.
Muldur 7 – Pushes consistently on the right wing, creating numerical superiority and putting the Georgian defense in difficulty. He crowns his performance with a spectacular goal, a right-footed volley into the corner. From 85′ Celik sv
Akaydin 6.5 – Solid and attentive in the defensive phase, he wins many aerial duels and proves to be a difficult obstacle for opposing attackers to overcome.
Bardakcı 7 – Real impassable wall for Georgia. He is appreciated for his attention in the defensive phase and for his highly experienced plays. Lead the back department wisely and effectively.
Kadıoglu 6.5 – Offers a good contribution in both the defensive and offensive phases. He pushes continuously on the left wing, creating dangers with his crosses and overlaps.
Kocku 6.5 – Test of great substance from the midfielder. In addition to providing balance, he manages to make himself dangerous in Mamardashvili’s area with insidious finishes. His contribution in both phases was invaluable.
Çalhanoglu 7 – The Turkish captain is the lighthouse of the team. He lights up the game with his technique and vision of the game, creating chances for his teammates and scoring an assist. From 90′ Ozcan sv
Ayhan 6.5 – Dynamic and combative in midfield, he recovers many balls and enters the opponent’s area dangerously. He came close to scoring with a header in the first half. From 79′ Demiral sv
Yıldız 6 – He isn’t able to impact as he would like, but he sacrifices a lot for the team, running and pressuring his opponents. From ’85’ Aktürkoğlu 7 – He enters and solves it with a lethal acceleration that mocks the entire Georgian defense, now unbalanced. Cool in front of goal for the final 3-1.
Yılmaz 6.5 – Fights for every ball and creates space for his teammates with his movements. He doesn’t find the goal, but his performance is still positive.
Arda Guler 8 – The best on the pitch. The young Turkish talent enchants with his class and refined technique. He scores a wonderful goal, a left-footed shot that goes into the top corner. A jewel of rare beauty. He makes history as the youngest scorer to make his debut in a European Championship. From 79′ Yazici 6.5 – He comes in and immediately becomes dangerous, coming close to scoring with a header.)
Vincenzo Montella 7 – His Türkiye provides spectacle and substance. Quality individuals are enhanced by excellent game organization and cynicism in front of goal. The winning moves from the bench allow us to close the match and win the first three points. The best way to celebrate your birthday.
GEORGIA (Edited by Andrea Carlino)
Mamardashvili 7 – He can do nothing about the goals conceded, but he is superb between the posts, the only bulwark for a courageous but inferior Georgia. He saves the result on several occasions with prodigious saves, despite having no power over the goals conceded. Goalkeeper of absolute value.
Kverkvelia 5.5 – The speed and technique of the Turkish attackers suffers. He makes some positioning errors and is often missed while dribbling. From 85′ Zivzivadze sv
Kashia 6 – The Georgian captain tries to lead the defense, but is not always able to contain his opponents.
Dvali 5.5 – In difficulty against Turkish attackers, often late in his interventions and imprecise in his passes.
Kakabadze 6 – Pushes with good will on the right wing, but fails to create real dangers.
Mekvabishvili 5.5 – Not very incisive in midfield, struggles to counter opponents and set up the game. From 89′ Altunashvili sv
Kochorashvili 6.5 – One of the best in Georgia. He runs a lot, recovers balls and comes forward with danger. He comes close to scoring with a shot that hits the crossbar.
Chakvetadze 6 – He works hard in midfield, but isn’t able to make the desired contribution. From 74′ Davitashvili 6 – Replaces Chakvetadze and tries to make a dynamic contribution in the final part of the match. She doesn’t have a particular impact but is appreciated for her commitment.
Tsitaishvili 6 – He tries to create dangers on the left wing, but is often doubled and is unable to find spaces. From 74′ Lochoshvili 6 – Diligent in the part of the race.
Kvaratskhelia 6.5 – The Georgian talent tries to invent, but is often doubled up and is unable to find spaces. He comes close to scoring with a free kick. Little supported by his teammates.
Mikautadze 7 – Scores the temporary equalizer and becomes dangerous on other occasions. He fights like a lion against the Turkish defenders.
Willy Sagnol 6 – His Georgia fights with pride and determination but suffers from an excessively large technical gap with the most highly rated Turkey. Substitutions don’t have much of an impact. In some phases of the match there was perhaps a lack of tactical organisation.
