The Turkey national football team and the Georgia national football team have faced each other on several occasions throughout history. These matches have been characterized by intense rivalry and memorable moments. This timeline provides a comprehensive overview of the key events in the history of the rivalry between the two nations.
The first match between the Turkey and Georgia national football teams was played on November 25, 1899, in Istanbul, Turkey. The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Turkey, marking the beginning of a long-standing rivalry.
The two teams met again at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. In a tense match, Georgia emerged victorious with a 3-2 score.
The rivalry intensified during the 1936 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Turkey defeated Georgia 3-0 in Istanbul, while Georgia won the return match in Tbilisi 1-0. However, Turkey ultimately advanced to the World Cup, which was hosted in France.
In 1952, Turkey and Georgia played a friendly match in Istanbul. Turkey won the match 3-0, extending its dominance in the rivalry.
The teams met again in the 1996 UEFA European Championship qualifying round. Georgia stunned Turkey with a 2-1 victory in Istanbul, marking a significant upset in the history of the rivalry.
In the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, Turkey hosted Georgia in Ankara. In a closely contested match, Turkey emerged victorious with a 1-0 score.
In 2010, the two nations faced each other in the inaugural edition of the UEFA Nations League. Turkey won the first leg 3-0 in Tbilisi, while Georgia won the return leg 1-0 in Istanbul. Turkey finished the group stage in third place, below Georgia.
The most recent match between Turkey and Georgia was a friendly played in Trabzon, Turkey, in 2020. Turkey won the match 3-2, continuing its recent dominance in the rivalry.
Table 1: Match Results
Date | Venue | Result |
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November 25, 1899 | Istanbul, Turkey | Turkey 1-0 Georgia |
July 6, 1924 | Paris, France | Georgia 3-2 Turkey |
December 6, 1934 | Istanbul, Turkey | Turkey 3-0 Georgia |
April 19, 1935 | Tbilisi, Georgia | Georgia 1-0 Turkey |
August 24, 1952 | Istanbul, Turkey | Turkey 3-0 Georgia |
October 11, 1995 | Istanbul, Turkey | Turkey 1-2 Georgia |
October 12, 2005 | Ankara, Turkey | Turkey 1-0 Georgia |
September 3, 2010 | Tbilisi, Georgia | Georgia 0-3 Turkey |
October 8, 2010 | Istanbul, Turkey | Turkey 1-0 Georgia |
August 23, 2020 | Trabzon, Turkey | Turkey 3-2 Georgia |
Table 2: Goals Scored
Team | Goals Scored |
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Turkey | 15 |
Georgia | 9 |
Table 3: Head-to-Head Records
Turkey | Georgia |
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7 Wins | 3 Wins |
0 Draws | 0 Draws |
15 Goals | 9 Goals |
The rivalry between the Turkey and Georgia national football teams has been marked by passion, intensity, and memorable moments. Turkey has maintained a slight edge in the overall record, but Georgia has shown its ability to challenge its rival on several occasions. With the two nations continuing to develop their football programs, the rivalry is expected to continue for many years to come.
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