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’s fine finish with less than two minutes on the clock in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and Georges Mikautadze’s penalty in the 57th minute ensured Georgia would claim the biggest football victory in the Black Sea country’s history.
Georgia’s players celebrated with their delirious fans long after the final whistle after inflicting a first defeat on Portugal since the 2022 World Cup and were rewarded for the sheer joy they brought to the tournament.
