Turkey vs Georgia: Arda Guler Announces Himself at Euro 2024 With Unbelievable Goal, Fans Hail Him

• Arda Guler scored an impressive goal as Turkey sealed a 3-1 win against Georgia in their opening Group F clash
• The 19-year-old's strike ensured he equalled a long-standing record held by Portugal legend, Cristiano Ronaldo
• He was afforded a much-needed rest in the 79th minute following a captivating performance at Signal Iduna Park

Real Madrid sensation, Arda Guler, announced himself at the 2024 European Championship with a stunning long-range drive in Turkey's Group F opening match against Georgia on June 18.

Making his debut appearance for Turkey at a major tournament, the 19-year-old was handed a starting berth by coach, Vincenzo Montella, and repaid the confidence reposed in him with a goal.

Receiving a pass from Kaan Ayhan, Guler unleashed an unstoppable left-footed curler, which zoomed past Giorgi Mamardahvili and found the top corner to restore the lead for the Crescent-Stars.

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According to Opta Jose, his strike in the 65th minute made him the first teenager to score on his European Championship debut since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2004.

How fans reacted to Guler's wonder goal

@Saad_dogar77 described Guler's strike in glowing words:

"Goal of the Tournament by Arda Guller."

@kingsebi26 also eulogised the youngster:

"The man, the myth, the legend, Arda Guler."

@Ramseyizzy1 added:

"He has announced his name on Europe’s biggest stage."

@UncleYakub wrote:

"This is such a beautiful goal."

@Kimxerxes quipped:

"How does a 19-year-old manage to score such?"

Arda Guler spurs Turkey to victory over Georgia

Before Arda's stunning goal, Fenerbahce defender, Mert Muldur, opened the scoring with a brilliant volley five minutes before the half-hour mark.

The 2008 semi-finalists doubled their lead just two minutes later, but the goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review, allowing Georgia to get back into the game with an equaliser in the 32nd minute.

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Second-half substitute, Kerem Akturkoglu, then sealed the win for Turkey, making it 3-1 in stoppage time after Guler's strike, Eurosport reports.

Arda Guler equals Ronaldo's Euro record

Sports Brief also previously reported that Arda Guler made European Championship history by equalling one of Cristiano Ronaldo's records in Turkey's victory over Georgia on Tuesday, June 18.

Making his debut at the Euros, the Real Madrid star scored a contender for one of the tournament's best goals and is now the youngest player ever to score a debut goal in the continental competition.