The Quarter Final match of UEFA Euro U-21 between Georgia U21 and Israel U21 will take place at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena on Saturday at 9:30 pm IST.
Two teams that are participating in the quarter-finals for the first time in the Under-21 Euro 2023 Championships are getting ready for an interesting match on Saturday evening. The Georgia Under-21s will face the Israel Under-21s at the Boris Paichadze Stadium. Surprisingly, the Georgia team finished first in Group A and advanced to the quarter-finals in their own country’s tournament. On the other hand, the Israel Under-21s secured second place in Group C, with England taking the top spot.
Georgia’s Under-21 team, previously unsuccessful in 14 attempts, has surprised everyone with an unbeaten group stage run in the Euro 2023 Championships. Despite facing tough opponents like the Netherlands, Belgium, and Portugal, they finished as group leaders with five points. A 1-1 draw against the Netherlands secured their maiden knockout appearance, as their solid defense thwarted 25 Dutch shots. With a six-match unbeaten streak and consistent scoring, Georgia has proved their strength without star player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. They now have a chance to make history, potentially facing England or Portugal in the semi-finals.
After the Under-19s lost to England, Israel promoted some players to their Under-21 team. Their limited continental experience was evident in the match against the Czech Republic, where they secured a surprise victory with a goal from Omri Gandelman in the 82nd minute. Israel narrowly edged out the Czech Republic by one point to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history, having previously been eliminated in 2007 and 2013. This win ended Israel’s six-game winless streak, with their last victory being a 2-1 result against Georgia in a friendly match. Notably, it was their second win in three encounters against Georgia, who are also in the semi-finals.
Georgia Under-21 probable starting lineup: Mamardashvili, Gocholeishvili, Gelashvili, Kalandadze, Sazonov, Azarovi, Tsitaishvili, Gagnidze, Mekvabishvili, Davitashvili, Gagua
Israel Under-21 probable starting lineup: Peretz, Jaber, Lemkin, Cohen, Morgan, Gloukh, Gandelman, Karzev, Azoulay, Turgeman, Gorno
Georgia Under-21
| Opponents | Score |
| Netherlands U21 | 1-1 (D) |
| Belgium U21 | 2-2 (D) |
| Portugal U21 | 2-0 (W) |
| Cyprus U21 | 2-0 (W) |
| Latvia U21 | 1-0 (W) |
Israel Under-21
| Opponents | Score |
| Czech Republic U21 | 1-0 (W) |
| England U21 | 0-2 (L) |
| Germany U21 | 1-1 (D) |
| Belgium U21 | 0-2 (L) |
| Switzerland U21 | 1-2 (L) |
In their most recent three meetings, Israel has won two matches, while Georgia has emerged victorious in one. Therefore, Israel currently holds a 2-1 lead over Georgia in their Under-21 encounters, which Georgia will be eager to equalize. Assessing their current form, Georgia is unbeaten in their last five matches, whereas Israel has only won one out of their last five matches. This suggests that Georgia has a strong chance of leveling the score at 2-2 against Israel.
The Quarter Final match of UEFA Euro U-21 between Georgia U21 and Israel U21 will take place at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena on Saturday at 9:30 pm IST.
| Georgia U21 vs Israel U21 | Key Details |
| Date | July 1 (Georgia) |
| Venue | Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena |
| Kickoff time in Georgia | 8:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in Israel | 7:30 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans in Georgia can catch the live action via 1TV while those in Israel can watch the match via Sport 1.
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