Kochorashvili gives Sporting a real scare in Georgia - Turkey | OneFootball

Georgia lost 3-2 to Turkey in a match valid for the qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Giorgi Kochorashvili was a starter and played the entire match for the host team, but alarmed Sporting's officials after suffering a very harsh tackle.

The incident occurred in the 71st minute when Baris Yilmaz recklessly stepped on the Sporting midfielder, shortly after coming onto the field. Davide Massa, the Italian referee who officiated the match, showed a red card to the Turkish winger.

As for the match, Turkey took the lead in the early moments. Mert Muldur made it 1-0 at 3', assisted by Arda Guler, a Real Madrid midfielder. Before the break, Kerem Akturkoglu scored to make it 2-0 (41').

In the second half, the visitors came out strong again, and the Fenerbahçe winger scored a brace (52'). At 63 minutes, Zuriko Davitashvili - who was linked with Sporting this summer - reduced the deficit for Georgia, and already playing with a numerical advantage, Kochorashvili and company saw Khvicha Kvaratskhelia score, but it had no effect on the final result (90+8').

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Giorgi Kochorashvili - valued at 5 million euros - participated in five matches, starting only once. In the 170 minutes he played, the 'number 14' of the Alvalade Club has yet to score or assist.

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