Well-known manager and expert Vyacheslav Zakhovailo commented on the performance of the Georgian national team at Euro 2024 and, in particular, its yesterday's match against Spain (1:4) in the 1/8 finals of the tournament.
Vyacheslav Zakhovaylo"The Georgian national team came to the tournament as an outsider. But turned into the opening of the tournament. We all know well the weaknesses and strengths of Georgian players. Game discipline, athleticism have never been the strong points of Georgians. We all remember the magnificent Dinamo (Tbilisi) of the early eighties. David Kipiani, Gutsaev, Daraselia, Shengelia, Sulakvelidze, Gabelia, Chivadze - all of them will forever remain in the memory of soccer fans.
Spain - Georgia - 4:1. It was interesting to watch this match. Especially in the Nations League the Ukrainian national team will play this year against Georgia.
What can be said about the game itself. The Spanish national team took the ball and almost did not give it back)))). And it is not surprising. The Spaniards broke the record for ball control in this game: they possessed the ball 73% of the game time. They had 36 shots on goal, 13 of which were on goal. I believe that they are the first candidates for the final of Euro-24.
The Georgian national team played in the structure of five defenders. It should be noted that they played very compact, and it was not easy for the Spaniards to open this block. Especially striking was how much running work the Georgian players did at high speed, running out on counterattacks. Goalkeeper Mamardashvili, in my opinion, is the best goalkeeper at this tournament. Georgians are traditionally very well equipped with decent technique. In my opinion, the team played balanced soccer at the tournament.
We have to congratulate the Georgian national team with a great debut at Euro-24. A very serious opponent awaits us in the Nations League.
Good luck to everyone. Glory to Ukraine!", - Zakhovailo wrote on his Facebook page.
