In Group F, Portugal managed to lock up the top spot, while Georgia was the bottom of the table in the final game. Leader Martinez's strategy was clearly to "strike first", as he beat Turkey and then skillfully utilized his opponent's "open card", foreshadowing the intensity of the match. Portugal has not scored more than three goals in their last four matches, a statistic that raises questions about the median performance of their offense. Georgia, on the other hand, has been playing steadily, keeping their goal tally at around 3.5 goals.
The dream of the champion "will not return until it is broken."
Martinez was penniless before he took charge of the Belgian team. But he was determined to make Portugal the jewel of international soccer, and the title was his relentless pursuit. As the first in the group, he didn't let veterans Cron and Bibi sit on the bench, and their presence undoubtedly energized the team. Martinez has said, "Portugal is a team full of opportunities, everyone has a chance to play, such competition is conducive to the growth of the team."
If Cron plays, he will set a personal record of 50 matches, if he scores a wave, but also will appear in the European Cup for six times, a new record. If he contributes an assist, Portugal is expected to win the "Assist King" honor at the Euros. However, I'm sure Martinis will weigh the pros and cons and may let Cron show his strength in the second half.
Georgia can at least advance to third place in the group with a win. They have relied on goals from Mikadadje in their last two games, showing a tough defense. Despite Portugal's strong team, with players from all the major European leagues, Georgia have a chance to break the deadlock. The match is expected to be full of twists and turns, with both sides having chances to score.
