Georgia make history by reaching Euro 2024 knockouts
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Gelsenkirchen, Germany: Georgia are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 after Wednesday s 2 0 win over Portugal, a historic triumph in the former Sovi...
Gelsenkirchen, Germany: Georgia are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 after Wednesday's 2-0 win over Portugal, a historic triumph in the former Soviet Republic's first appearance at a major international tournament.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave Georgia a shock lead against a second-string Portugal team with just over a minute on the clock in Gelsenkirchen.
Georges Mikautadze then ensured Georgia would claim the biggest football victory in the Black Sea nation's history with a 57th-minute penalty.
Willy Sagnol's team qualify from Group F as one of the four best third-placed finishers after their first ever European Championship win, which set up a daunting clash with red-hot Spain on Sunday.