In a historic upset at the European Championship, Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0, advancing to the last 16. Inspired by a pre-game chat with Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgia’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored early, with Georges Mikautadze adding a penalty goal. Georgia, debuting in a major tournament, capitalized on Portuguese errors, while their defense held strong. Ronaldo, frustrated by denied penalty claims and lack of goals, was substituted in the 66th minute. Portugal had already secured their place in the knockout rounds, but Georgia’s victory also ousted Hungary from the tournament.
Georgia Stuns Portugal 2-0 to Reach Euro 2024 Knockout Stage
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