Match Preview: Georgia vs Netherlands
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The first round of the European Championship turned out to be quite different for these teams: while Georgia started with a confident victory, the Netherlands failed to cope with the Spanish team's onslaught at their stadium. Because of this defeat, the Dutch athletes have sharply reduced their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Will the guests be able to score super important points in the upcoming confrontation? We advise you to read our prediction before placing your bet.
The teams have met three times before this match, with the Georgian team coming out on top on all occasions. It should also be noted that in the last meeting, which took place on February 11, 2023, the Netherlands suffered a crushing defeat by 32 points (8-40).
Georgia are regular winners at the European Championships: Richard Cockerill's charges are the most titled team, and have won gold medals on 15 occasions (the most ever). The Georgian athletes have set themselves the goal of winning the tournament once again, and the team played the first round as well as possible: the national team had no big problems in the away clash with Germany and defeated their opponent with a difference of 11 points (28-17).
The Netherlands were very close to a sensation against Spain in the first round, with a win for Lyn Jones' men at 8.40, but the team played so well that they were defeated by only two points (18-20). The second half is worth a special mention: the coaching staff had a fruitful conversation with their charges during the break, and in a separate second half, the Netherlands crushed their opponent 12-0.