Georgia U21 National Football Team vs Portugal U21 National Football Team Lineups
Georgia U21 National Football Team vs Portugal U21 National Football Team Lineups 21 June 2023 Georgia Under-21s are set to face a tough challenge in their first-ever appearance at the Under-21 Euro 2023. They will go up against Portugal Under-21s at the Boris Paichadze Stadium in Tbilisi as part of Group A.
The Georgian team will be looking to make a strong impression in their inaugural tournament, while Portugal Under-21s, led by coach Rui Jorge, will be determined to finally clinch the championship after finishing as runners-up on three previous occasions.
It promises to be an exciting match as both teams vie for a positive start in the tournament. As co-hosts of the tournament, along with Romania, Georgia was fortunate to bypass the demanding qualification process for the 2023 Under-21 Euros.
This has granted them a direct entry into the competition, allowing the nation to make its debut on a significant platform. Georgia’s presence in the tournament is a testament to their growing influence in the footballing world and their ability to leave a mark in the sport.
Georgia U21 National Football Team vs Portugal U21 National Football Team Lineups
Georgia U-21 Lineup
- 23 Luka Kutaladze
- 15 Saba Sazonov
- 5 Saba Khvadagiani
- 3 Iva Gelashvili
- 4 Aleksandre Kalandadze
- 19 Giorgi Tsitaishvili
- 20 Nika Gagnidze
- 14 Nodar Lominadze
- 10 Giorgi Moistsrapishvili
- 9 Giorgi Guliashvili
Portugal U-21 Lineup
- 1 Celton Biai
- 16 Alexandre Penetra
- 3 André Amaro
- 14 Tomás Araújo
- 5 Nuno Tavares
- 6 Tiago Dantas
- 18 André Almeida
- 7 Pedro Neto
- 17 João Neves
- 19 Vitinha
- 20 Fábio Silva
As the senior Georgian team strives to qualify for their first major tournament at Euro 2024, the country’s Under-21 squad, led by Ramaz Svanadze since 2021, aims to make a strong impression in a challenging group alongside Belgium and the Netherlands. The Crusaders’ supporters have realistic expectations for their young team in what is considered a “group of death.”
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In preparation for their debut in the Under-21 Euros, Svanadze’s side secured a 2-0 victory over Cyprus Under-21s in a friendly match. Goals from Georgiy Tsitaishvili and Saba Khvadagiani contributed to the win, demonstrating the team’s ability to find the back of the net. Georgia has been consistent in scoring, with only one goalless performance in their last 13 games across various tournaments.
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- Spain: RTVE.es
However, Portugal will pose a significant challenge and will be determined to spoil Georgia’s tournament opener. It promises to be an exciting clash as both teams compete for a positive start to their Under-21 Euro campaigns.
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