UEFA Euro 2024 Group Stage
23 June, 2024 - Indian Date
Levi's Stadium
MATCH TIMES
India
06:30 PM
UAE
05:00 PM
Saudi Arabia
4:00 PM
MATCH LIVE INFO
Ecuador possible starting lineup: Dominguez; Preciado, Torres, Pacho, Hincapie; Ortiz, Caicedo; Yeboah, Paez, Sarmiento; Valencia
Venezuela possible starting lineup: Blake; Lowe, Hector, Bernard; Latibeaudiere, Palmer, Johnson, Anderson; Decordova-Reid, Antonio, Nicholson
Match Preview
In a pivotal Euro 2024 clash, Georgia and the Czech Republic are set to battle for their first points in Group F, both aiming to revive their tournament hopes after opening match defeats.
Georgia, making their European Championship debut, impressed despite a 3-1 loss to Turkey. They showcased resilience and attacking intent, notably with Georges Mikautadze scoring their historic first tournament goal. Despite defensive lapses and a late concession, Georgia's performance highlighted their potential to compete at this level. Coach Willy Sagnol understands the challenge ahead, especially with Portugal looming in their final group game. Georgia seeks to join a select few teams who have progressed after losing their opening match, banking on Mikautadze and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to lead their charge against the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic, on the other hand, suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Portugal, conceding late to lose 2-1. Ivan Hasek's side struggled to assert themselves offensively, recording minimal touches in the opposition box and facing difficulties in midfield. Historically strong in Euros, the Czechs face a precarious situation with a must-win scenario against Georgia. With a recent history of group stage struggles, including seven losses in their last twelve matches, the Czech Republic must adopt a more assertive approach to avoid an early tournament exit.
Both teams acknowledge the importance of a victory to keep their knockout stage ambitions alive. Georgia aims to create history by progressing past the group stage in their inaugural Euro appearance, while the Czech Republic seeks to rekindle their tournament pedigree and avoid disappointment. In this high-stakes encounter, every moment counts as both sides vie for crucial points in Group F.