Turkey Romp Past Georgia At Euro 2024

Turkey started their Euro 2024 campaign with a convincing win against Georgia in Dortmund.

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Turkey defeated Georgia 3-1 on Tuesday.

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Mert Muldur’s superb first-time volley gave Turkey the lead in the first half.

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Turkey doubled their lead two minutes later, but the goal was ruled out after a VAR check.

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Georgia equalised minutes later with Georges Mikautadze finding the back of the net.

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It also marked Georgia’s first goal in the European Championship.

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Arda Guler restored Turkey’s lead in the second half.

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The Real Madrid wonderkid became the third teenager to score in their first European Championship appearance.

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Guler, at 19 years and 114 days, became the youngest player to score on his debut in the competition.

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This record was held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored at the age of 19 years and 128 days at Euro 2004.

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Kerem Akturkoglu sealed Turkey’s win with a goal in the dying stages of the game.

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