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The Georgian shot-stopper was in incredible form between the sticks to earn Jvarosnebi their first-ever point at the European Championship.
Georgia came into Euro 2024 keen to make an impression, and Giorgi Mamardashvili and Georges Mikautadze have flourished for Willy Sagnol’s men in their maiden appearance at the finals.
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18:23 - 22.06.2024
Euro 2024: Mikautadze emulates Shevchenko’s 2012 feat with goal against Czechia
The Georgian netted from the spot for Jvarosnebi on Saturday to match one Andriy Shevchenko achievement at the European Championship.
Georgia vs Czechia
Mikautadze netted a first-half penalty to become the first player since Gareth Bale at Euro 2016 to score in games one and two for his nation at the finals and the sixth man — first since Ukraine’s Andriy Shevchenko in 2012 — to notch his team’s first two goals at the Euros.
At the other end, Mamardashvili was in outstanding form to deny Czechia multiple times as Jvarosnebi secured their first point at Euro 2024 in the 1-1 draw.
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Pulse Sports pick out X standout statistics via Opta that typified the Georgia goalkeeper's brilliance against Czechia.
- Czechia's 12 goals on target was the most recorded by a team that ended without winning at the Euros since 1980.
- Mamardashvili, 23, made 11 saves in the draw, the most by any goalkeeper at the finals since Latvia’s Alexanders Kolinko against the Netherlands at Euro 2024.
- Based on the quality of shots faced, the Georgia goalkeeper prevented 3.19 goals, underscoring his excellence for the debutants.
What comes next?
Mamardashvili hopes to do his part in Georgia’s daunting final Group F game against the section’s winners, Portugal, keen to stun the Selecao and make the first knockout round in their debut at the finals.
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