Turkey Takes Three Points in Wild Win over Georgia

Turkey Snatches Victory from Georgia in Thrilling Group F Match

Arda Guler Shines on Debut as Turkey Edges Georgia in Dramatic Finish

Turkey secures a dramatic 3-2 win over Georgia in Group F, with teenage striker Arda Guler scoring on his European Championship debut and Kerem Akturkoglu netting the winner in extra time.

Turkey secured a thrilling victory in Group F, defeating Georgia in a dramatic match in Dortmund. The winning goal came in extra time, with substitute Kerem Akturkoglu slotting the ball into an empty net after Georgia's goalkeeper had come up for a corner. This victory was a crucial three points for Turkey, and their fans erupted in joyous celebration, turning Dortmund's famous yellow wall into a sea of red.

Mert Muldur gave Turkey the lead in the 25th minute with a stunning volley that caught Georgia's goalkeeper off guard. However, Georgia equalized just seven minutes later through Georges Mikautadze's skillful header. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams demonstrating great skill and determination.

Arda Guler, a teenage striker for Real Madrid, made his European Championship debut in style, scoring a beautiful curling goal from 25 yards out in the 65th minute. This made him the third-youngest player to score on his debut in the European Championship. Georgia continued to fight bravely, with Willy Sagnol's team coming close to stealing a point.

Georgia had several chances to equalize, including a last-second effort from Giorgi Kochorashvili that hit the crossbar. In a wild finish, they also struck the post and saw a goalbound attempt from Budu Zivzivadze denied by Samet Akaydin's head. However, Turkey's substitute Kerem Akturkoglu broke free with the game's final kick and secured the victory for his team.

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Turkey's manager, Vincenzo Montella, celebrated his 50th birthday in style, with his team securing a crucial three points. Turkish fans were overjoyed, and the team will look to build on this momentum when they face Portugal on Saturday. Georgia, on the other hand, will face the Czech Republic, looking to bounce back from this heartbreaking defeat.

Arda Guler won man of the match.