The U21 UEFA Europa League Group A saw dramatic results in the early hours of Wednesday morning (28th), as Georgia U21, one of the host countries, drew 1-1 with traditional rivals Holland U21 to finish top of the group in their first-ever finals week, while Holland went out with a disappointing result. A record 43,043 people attended the match, setting a new single-game attendance record for a U21 UEFA Europa League final week, and the support of the fans was the biggest incentive for Georgia to do well.
Georgian U21, who were on top of the table before the match, opened the scoring with a goal from midfielder Davide Dashuvili, while Dutch U21 equalized with a goal from Kenneth Niefteler in the first half of the extra time. After the change of sides, Holland attacked their opponents with 26 shots on goal, while Georgia only had 8 shots on goal, but the Eastern European team managed to withstand the pressure and held on for a 1-1 draw, winning 1 and 2 of the 3 matches, and going out in first place.
Georgia and Romania are co-organizers of this year's U21 UEFA Europa League, and they have made it to the final week of the tournament for the first time by virtue of being the hosts, so it was no surprise that the team was thrilled and celebrated like they had won the cup after the match.
