In the early hours of June 19, the European Championship ushered in an exciting fifth matchday. In the two Group F matches, Turkey defeated Georgia 3-1 for their European Championship debut, while Portugal staged a late comeback to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1. Both games were full of drama and suspense, providing fans with a visual feast.
19-year-old rising star Güller broke Cristiano Ronaldo's record, Turkey 3-1 Georgia
At 0:00 on June 19, Beijing time, in the first round of the Group F group stage, the match between the Turkish team and the Georgian team was full of gunpowder at the beginning. The Turkish team showed their strong attacking desire and skillful combination, which was dizzying.
**In the 25th minute**, the Turkish team launched a fierce attack on the left side, and after the cross was cleared, Murdu volleyed on the line of the big penalty area, and the ball flew into the upper right corner of the goal like a cannonball, instantly igniting the passion of the fans at the scene. It was a brilliant goal that not only showcased Murdo's skill and determination, but also made the pitch boil.
Undeterred by the goal conceded, Georgia quickly counter-attacked. **In the 27th minute**, the Turkish team organized another attack on the right side, Güller burst into the box and crossed, Kokku could not fully control the ball, but Yildiz at the back post smashed the ball into the empty net. Unfortunately, VAR intervened and ruled that Ildiz was offside and the goal was disallowed. Despite this, Turkey's attacking threat remains unabated.
**In the 32nd minute**, the Georgian team ushered in the reward. Kocholashvili shook off a defender and crossed low, but Mikautadze swept home from the front post to equalise. The goal showcased Georgia's indomitable spirit and precise attacking coordination.
As the game entered the second half, the two sides continued to fight fiercely. **65th minute**, Turkey's Aihan quickly passed to Güller after breaking the ball in front, and the latter dribbled inside and blasted a wonderful long-range shot on the right side of the penalty area, and the ball hung straight into the top left corner of the goal. At the age of 19 years and 114 days, Güller scored on his European Championship debut, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the youngest goal on his debut at 19 years and 128 days. At this moment, Güller not only fulfilled his dream, but also became a shining star in Turkish football.
**90+7 minute**, the Georgian team failed to attack a corner kick on the left side, the Turkish team quickly counterattacked, Akturkoglu drove straight with the ball, and because the Georgian goalkeeper Mamadashvili was also involved in the attack, Akturkoglu easily pushed the empty goal to seal the win, and finally the Turkish team defeated the Georgian team 3-1. The goal not only showcased Akturkoglu's composure and skill, but also completely shattered Georgia's last hopes.
The Turkish team not only showed their technical and tactical level in this game, but also a never-say-die fighting spirit. In particular, 19-year-old rising star Güller has shown a glimpse into the future of Turkish football. At critical moments, the rise of young players has undoubtedly injected new energy into the team.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed a single shot, Conceição scored in stoppage time, and Portugal reversed the Czech Republic 2-1
At 3:00 Beijing time on June 19, the match between Portugal and the Czech Republic was also exciting. This game is not only a contest of strength, but also a contest of tactics and will.
**32nd minute**, Portugal's B Fei sent a delicate through pass at the top of the arc of the penalty area, and Ronaldo formed a single chance against offside, but his left-footed shot was saved by the Czech goalkeeper. This missed opportunity made the fans sigh, but it also inspired Ronaldo and the Portuguese team to fight.
In the 62nd minute, the Czech team finally broke the deadlock. After a cross from the left was cleared, Coufal got the ball back at the back post and Provod slotted home a pinpoint volley from the right side of the box to give the Czechs a 1-0 lead. The goal showcased the Czechs' tactical execution and the individual ability of the players.
**69th minute**, Portugal responded quickly. Bench B knocked back on the right side of the box, Vitinha hung diagonally from the back post, Mendes headed in front of goal, Czech goalkeeper Stanik pounced on his defender Hranak and bounced into the back of the net, and Portugal equalised. The goal not only showcased Portugal's teamwork, but also their strong mental qualities.
The game entered the final stage, and the situation on the field became more and more tense. **87th minute**, Portugal crossed 45 degrees from the right, Ronaldo nodded the ball and hit the post, Jota headed into the net, but VAR ruled that Ronaldo was offside and the goal was invalid. Despite the goal being cancelled, Portugal's attacking threat remained.
**90+2 minutes**, Portugal's Neto broke through on the left side and crossed the bottom, Hranak missed a clearance error, and Conceição, who came on as a substitute for only 112 seconds, pushed the goal in front of the goal, and the Portuguese team reversed and beat the Czech Republic 2-1. Conceição's goal not only gave Portugal a valuable victory, but also became the fastest goal in Portugal's history as a substitute.
The Portuguese team showed their tenacity and resilience in this game. Although Ronaldo missed a few scoring opportunities, his leadership on the pitch and influence on the game were irreplaceable. Conceição's strike was a shot in the arm for the team, showing the depth of Portugal's bench and the immediacy of the substitutes.
Veterans don't die! Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe set another record
Although Portugal has a number of young talents on the rise, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe remain the mainstays of the team. Against the Czech Republic, Cristiano Ronaldo completed his 26th European Championship match, setting a new record for himself, and he is also the first man to play in six consecutive European Championship main tournaments. This not only shows Ronaldo's professionalism and enduring competitive form, but also sets an example for young players. Although Ronaldo was unlucky and failed to score in this game, he was excellent in organising, completing all 22 passes and making two key passes, surpassing Figo as the player with the most key passes in European Championship history.
At 41 years and 113 days, Pepe became the oldest player to make an outfield appearance in European Championship history and won 11 possessions in the game. Pepe's performance not only showed his experience and quality, but also proved that age is only a number, and true strength and fighting spirit are the keys to success on the football field.
Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo, two veterans of the Portuguese team, continue to write legends at this European Championship. They are not only the spiritual leaders of the team, but also role models for young players to follow. In the competitive and challenging sport of football, their tenacity and indomitable spirit deserve the admiration of every player and fan.
The Georgian team let the national football team "lie down"
Georgia, who are playing in the European Championship for the first time, despite being ranked 75th in FIFA, put in an impressive performance against Turkey, scoring their 500th goal in the history of the tournament. The progress and performance of the Georgian team not only dazzled the fans, but also made the national football team "lie down". Georgia beat Thailand 8-0 in the warm-up match, and the national football team did not perform well in the match against Thailand, which also made fans disappointed with the performance of the national football team. However, it should be pointed out that the Thai team had 10 main players who did not participate at that time.
The progress of the Georgian team is not just accidental, they have gradually improved their strength through continuous hard work and perseverance. The performance of this team shows us that with strong belief and unremitting efforts, any team can achieve excellent results on the international stage.
Group situation
At the end of the first round of Group F, Turkey and Portugal both had three points and were in first and second place, while the Czech Republic and Georgia failed to score and were in third and fourth place. The next game will be more intense and worth looking forward to.
Turkey and Portugal will continue to face tough challenges in the next group stage. They need to stay in good shape at the moment to stand out from the competition. The Czech Republic and Georgia, on the other hand, will need to learn from the lessons learned from the first round and try to make a breakthrough in the following matches.
epilogue
Every match of Euro 2024 is full of excitement and suspense, and the emergence of young players and the unremitting struggle of veterans combine to write this football feast. The victories of the Turkish and Portuguese teams not only showed their strength and determination, but also brought endless surprises and joy to the fans. We look forward to seeing more performances and memorable moments in the upcoming races. The European Cup, the feast of football, will continue to bring us endless passion and emotion.
Whether it's 19-year-old Güller or 41-year-old Pepe, they are all bringing glory to the team in their own way. On the football field, regardless of age, only passion and dreams. Every game of the European Championship is a feast not to be missed, and every goal and every defense contains the endless hard work and fighting spirit of the players. On this green field, they are the brightest stars, bringing us infinite touches and surprises.