Georgia
Euro 2024: Spain v Georgia – live
Key events
Whoever win this match will face hosts Germany in the quarter-finals. They beat Denmark in their last 16 tie last night but they were pushed by the Danes. You can catch up with the action from that one here:
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As we are in knockout football territory there is a possibility of the match heading to penalties if it remains a draw after extra time. But how do Spain and Georgia fair in penalties? We have a guide that tells you everything you need to know:
Georgia have become neutral fans’ team and the second team for supporters who still have their nations in the competition. “I think first of all we have done that because of our performances, our game, but the most important thing that people see is that we are a small country, this is our first time here and we were not afraid of it,” says entre-back Luka Lochoshvili.
“We showed everybody that we can play against all the teams. We keep fighting on the pitch until the end. The fans see the body language of our players in our games, this aggressiveness.”
In the England game, Slovakia were leading until two minutes to go in normal time. Jude Bellingham scored an equaliser and just 52 seconds into extra time Harry Kane has put them ahead. To follow it, you can click here:
So changes, apologies just wanted to get the news to you as soon as possible. Spain have made a raft of changes – 10 to be precise – with Aymeri Laporte the only survivor from their final group game against Albania. Admittedly, Spain may have been resting a few stars as they had already qualified for the knockouts.
Georgia, meanwhile, have kept the same starting line-up as the team who beat Portugal. And who would?
Georgia: Mamardashvili, Kakabadze, Gvelesiani, Kashia, Dvali, Lochoshvili, Chakvetadze, Kiteishvili, Kochrashvili, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia
The team news is in. Spain is below, Georgia incoming with news of changes imminent.
Spain: Unai Simón (GK), Carvajal, Le Normand, Morata (C), Fabián Ruiz, Laporte, Rodri, Williams, Yamal, Pedri, Cucurella
Jonathan Wilson
Spain v Georgia prediction
Spain have probably been the best team of the tournament so far, Georgia the most fun. There was scepticism about Luis de la Fuente when he was appointed Spain manager but he seems to have achieved the remarkable feat of changing a football culture. Since winning the Euros in 2012, their third tournament in a row, Spanish football has remained technically brilliant, but too often their possession game seemed a little purposeless. In this tournament, though, thanks largely to the two wingers, Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal, they have been much more direct and, seemingly, much more dangerous – although they did somehow only beat Italy 1-0 despite overwhelming domination.
But, as they showed in the group stage, Georgia can pose a threat, and will relish the chance to attack the space behind Spain through the quick and skilful forwards Georges Mikautadze and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. If they are to cause a shock, though, they may need another exceptional performance from their goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Verdict Thrilling Spain win
The England game continues with Gareth Southgate’s side currently 1-0 down to Slovakia. It has been a lacklustre performance from England but can they claw it back? Rob Smyth is taking you through that one here:
Preamble
Hello and welcome to the fourth last 16 match of the Euros. Spain take on Georgia in what feels like a David v Goliath match.
Spain have been one of the most impressive sides in the competition so far and have young talent showcasing what they can do. This is not to say Georgia haven’t been impressive, they have and have become many fans’ second team, but it would be a huge shock if Georgia got the better of Spain today.
But everyone knows the outcome of David v Goliath. The favourites are capable of losing and who better to do so than a nation riding the wave of their success. This is the first-ever European Championships Georgia have played in.
Their group stage was impressive for their first in the competition. The start wasn’t what they would have wanted with a 3-1 loss to Turkey but they followed it up with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic and a phenomenal 2-0 win over Portugal.
If they can down Portugal, they can do the same to Spain. But Spain are a slightly different beast, if both teams are on it today we are in for a tasty battle. We’ll take a look at the build-up to the match with manager insight next before team news, expected in the next half an hour.
Georgia
South Georgia honors Officer Caleb Abney
VALDOSTA Ga. (WALB) – Family, friends, and law enforcement agencies from across South Georgia gathered at Martin Stadium to remember Officer Caleb Abney.
First responders from across the region stood alongside Abney’s family as Lowndes County opened the stadium for the service.
Lowndes County Board member Chris Buescher said community attendance was important.
“Obviously, these first responders give their all to our community. It is important to come out and support them. We are all heartbroken as a community as one Lowndes family,” Buescher said.
Abney’s ties to the community
Buescher noted Abney’s deep roots in Lowndes County, describing his connection to the area beyond his role in law enforcement.
“Caleb was not only a first responder in terms of the fire department, a police officer. He was a former Lowndes County High graduate. He was a former Georgia Bridgeman. So he marched on this very field that these last respects were paid to. So his mom and dad were big volunteers within the school system. So it is important to recognize the sacrifices these first responders make for all of us in the community,” Buescher said.
Procession travels through Lowndes County
The procession exited Lowndes High School and traveled through several roadways across the area. Family members, guests, and first responders made their way to Fellowship Baptist Church.
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Georgia
Man accused of raping University of Georgia student, police say
ATHENS, Ga. – A 19-year-old is facing assault-related charges after police said he raped a University of Georgia student early Saturday morning while she was walking home.
What we know:
Tydarius Wingfield of Athens allegedly approached the student in the area of 400 North Thomas Street just before 1:40 a.m. and asked to walk her home.
Wingfield and the victim did not know each other.
Wingfield then forced the woman behind a building where he sexually assaulted her, police said.
Investigators used the Real Time Crime Center’s camera system to see where the assault happened and track the victim and Wingfield’s movements. Officers continued tracking Wingfield until his arrest and positively identified him using the RTCC technology.
He is charged with rape, kidnapping, aggravated sexual battery and battery.
An investigation is ongoing.
What we don’t know:
It is unclear whether the victim was taken to the hospital after being attacked.
What you can do:
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Detective Burgamy at Charles.Burgamy@accgov.com or 762-400-7173.
The Source: Information in this report comes from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
Georgia
Georgia’s Iranian community reacts to death of Ayatollah Khamenei
ATLANTA – As conflict intensifies between the United States, Israel and Iran, reactions are pouring in across the Atlanta metro area after President Donald Trump confirmed the death of Iran’s supreme leader.
The president confirmed on Truth Social that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint strike led by the U.S. and Israel.
What they’re saying:
“I have been waiting to hear this news for the last 20 years,” said Dr. Sasan Tavassoli, an Atlanta-based pastor born in Iran.
“Ayatollah Khamenei has been responsible for the killing of tens of thousands of Iranians over the last three decades. He has been a very evil dictator and a very oppressive tyrant.”
Other local Iranians, like Shohreh Mir, expressed a long-standing desire for internal change rather than outside intervention.
“This was an imposed war,” Mir said. “We still very much would like for Iranian people to change the regime by themselves.”
What’s next:
Tavassoli said the Ayatollah’s death now creates a new issue.
“Ayatollah Khamenei never invested in raising a succession after himself,” he said, “so the crisis of the Iranian revolution and the Iranian regime is there is no legitimate successor.”
While the long-term duration of the conflict remains unknown, Iran has already begun launching retaliatory strikes following the attack.
“This is a huge development for day one, but the war is not over,” Tavassoli noted. “There are still many ways that things can become even more bloody and destructive in the coming days and weeks.”
The Source: Information in this article came from FOX 5’s Rey Llerena speaking with Iranian Americans across Georgia.
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