A dog invaded the pitch during the UEFA Euro U-21 group stage match between Georgia and Netherlands on Tuesday. In the 12th minute of the game play had to be stopped when man’s best friend went for a stroll on the pitch.
Netherlands vs Georgia dog runs on the field
️ DOG ON THE PITCH
He just wanted to join in on the action between Netherlands and Georgia. pic.twitter.com/1e3nWb5pEg— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) June 27, 2023
- The game has been put on hold. There is a dog on the pitch. pic.twitter.com/PXE4q6IQBF
— (@TheEuropeanLad) June 27, 2023
The stoppage in play only lasted a minute, but what a glorious minute it was.
Dog has more minutes than Calvin phillips
— rory davies (@rorydavies66) June 27, 2023
— TheWalker (@walker07_the) June 27, 2023
Georgia vs. Netherlands, U21 Euros pic.twitter.com/b13jgjqdt5
— James Benge (@jamesbenge) June 27, 2023
Georgia, who are co-hosting the tournament with Romania, ended up drawing with the Dutch 1-1 and will advance out of the group stage. It was a huge feat for the rising football nation as they finish top of Group A which had the likes of Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal.
Zuriko Davitashvili had a sensation solo goal that proved enough to get Georgia through to the quarterfinals.
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Georgia's Zuriko Davitashvili with a goal of the tournament contender pic.twitter.com/50qxw2VHP6— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) June 27, 2023
