Georgia celebrate historic first Euros mark but rue key miss

He ain’t heavy: Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze (top) celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s opening goal during their Group F match against the Czech Republic. — AP

HAMBURG: Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili hailed his team’s “historic” first ever point after a thrilling 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at Euro 2024 on Saturday.

Georges Mikautadze struck from the penalty spot for the Euros debutants in the first half in Hamburg but Patrik Schick levelled for the Czechs after the break.