The road to Euro 2024 took several thrilling turns on Tuesday as Poland, Ukraine, and Georgia secured their places at next year’s finals with gripping playoff victories. Here’s a recap of the drama:
Poland Edge Wales on Penalties After Stalemate The Cardiff City Stadium was the setting for a tense battle between Wales and Poland. Neither side could find a breakthrough after 120 cagey minutes, forcing the tie to be decided from the penalty spot.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Willy Sagnol’s Georgia as they host Greece in the decisive Euro 2024 qualifying playoff match on Tuesday in Tbilisi. With just one victory separating them from their first-ever appearance at a major tournament, the tension will be palpable at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena.
Georgia booked their place in this monumental clash with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Luxembourg in the semi-final round. Meanwhile, Greece flexed their muscles by steamrolling Kazakhstan 5-0 to advance and keep their European Championship dreams alive.
The stage is set for a gripping Euro 2024 qualifier showdown as Greece and Georgia prepare to battle it out in Tbilisi on Wednesday morning. With a tournament spot up for grabs, the atmosphere promises to be electric as over 50,000 Georgian fans create an intimidating home ground advantage for their national team.
For Greece, this match represents the culmination of a two-year project under coach Gus Poyet, whose sole objective has been to guide the “Ethniki” to the European Championship.
