Match report

Georgia Stuns Czech Republic 4-1 in UEFA Nations League

Georgia
Georgia
4–1
FT
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Sep 7, 2024

Georgia stunned the visiting Czech Republic with a 4-1 victory in their UEFA Nations League match. Georgia's early penalty by K. Kvaratskhelia set the tone, followed by three quick goals in the second half. Despite Czech Republic's late goal by L. Kalvach, Georgia held on to secure a significant win in the competition.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: Georgia 4 - Czech Republic 1
  • K. Kvaratskhelia scored a penalty in the 33rd minute
  • Georgia's G. Chakvetadze, G. Mikautadze, and G. Kochorashvili also scored
  • L. Kalvach scored a consolation goal for Czech Republic in the 80th minute
  • Czech Republic had multiple yellow cards, including Vladimír Coufal and A. Kral

Lineups

Georgia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 15 G. Gvelesiani (D)
  • 4 G. Kashia (D)
  • 3 L. Dvali (D)
  • 2 O. Kakabadze (M)
  • 10 G. Chakvetadze (M)
  • 6 G. Kochorashvili (M)
  • 17 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 14 L. Lochoshvili (M)
  • 22 G. Mikautadze (F)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 B. Zivzivadze
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili
  • 20 S. Nonikashvili
  • 9 Z. Davitashvili
  • 21 S. Goglichidze
  • 19 G. Tsitaishvili
  • 5 J. Tabidze
  • 18 S. Altunashvili
  • 23 L. Gugeshashvili
  • 1 G. Loria
  • 11 S. Lobjanidze
  • 16 I. Azarovi

Czech Republic

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Kovář (G)
  • 2 D. Zima (D)
  • 4 R. Hranáč (D)
  • 7 L. Krejčí (D)
  • 5 V. Coufal (M)
  • 22 T. Souček (M)
  • 21 A. Král (M)
  • 3 M. Ryneš (M)
  • 14 L. Provod (F)
  • 11 T. Čvančara (F)
  • 10 P. Schick (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Zelený
  • 18 L. Kalvach
  • 20 O. Lingr
  • 9 A. Hložek
  • 15 P. Šulc
  • 12 L. Červ
  • 23 J. Markovič
  • 6 M. Vitík
  • 16 A. Zadražil
  • 17 V. Černý
  • 13 V. Kušej

Timeline

  1. Czech Republic
    16' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    Vladimír Coufal

    Foul

  2. Czech Republic
    26' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ryneš · On: J. Zelený
  3. Georgia
    33' Georgia Goal · Penalty
    K. Kvaratskhelia
  4. Czech Republic
    38' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kral

    Foul

  5. Czech Republic
    46' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kral · On: L. Kalvach
  6. Czech Republic
    46' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Čvančara · On: O. Lingr
  7. Georgia
    53' Georgia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Chakvetadze · Assist: K. Kvaratskhelia
  8. Georgia
    63' Georgia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze · Assist: Luka Lochoshvili
  9. Georgia
    66' Georgia Goal · Normal Goal
    Giorgi Kochorashvili · Assist: G. Chakvetadze
  10. Czech Republic
    68' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Schick · On: A. Hlozek
  11. Georgia
    74' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    K. Kvaratskhelia

    Foul

  12. Georgia
    75' Georgia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: B. Zivzivadze
  13. Georgia
    75' Georgia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Kakabadze · On: G. Gocholeishvili
  14. Georgia
    75' Georgia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Kiteishvili · On: S. Nonikashvili
  15. Georgia
    75' Georgia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Chakvetadze · On: Z. Davitashvili
  16. Czech Republic
    76' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Provod · On: P. Sulc
  17. Czech Republic
    80' Czech Republic Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kalvach
  18. Czech Republic
    81' Czech Republic Card · Yellow Card
    Ladislav Krejčí

    Foul

  19. Georgia
    85' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Nonikashvili

    Time wasting

  20. Georgia
    86' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    Giorgi Kochorashvili

    Foul

  21. Georgia
    88' Georgia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Giorgi Gvelesiani · On: S. Goglichidze

Match Stats

Stat Georgia Czech Republic
Fouls 18 13
Pass Accuracy 82% 85%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 362 446
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 6 5
xG
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 296 379
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • Georgia took the lead with a penalty in the 33rd minute, which shifted the momentum
  • Georgia scored three goals within a span of 10 minutes in the second half, securing their dominance
  • Despite Czech Republic's late goal by L. Kalvach, Georgia's early and sustained offensive efforts secured the victory