Both teams claimed their first points in Group F as Czechia recovered against UEFA EURO debutants Georgia at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
After opening defeats, both sides marched out at Volksparkstadion with a must-win mentality, knowing the difficult final Group F fixtures they face in four days' time. That made for a highly entertaining encounter, with Georgia first to raise the temperature, though their initial burst of energy was soon nullified as goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was called upon to block two Patrik Schick efforts in quick succession.
Despite early Czech pressure, Georgia managed to withstand their opponents' high press and remain in shape, switching into a protective 5-4-1 when out of possession - anchored by captain Guram Kashia, their most-capped player making his 115th international appearance.
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