Georgias Historic Victory

UEFA EURO 2024: Georgia Stuns Portugal to Secure Last 16 Qualification

Georgia's Historic Victory

In a stunning upset, Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0 in their UEFA EURO 2024 Group stage match, securing their qualification for the last 16. This marks Georgia's first major tournament victory and their first qualification to the knockout stages.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Pre-Game Motivation

Before the match, Georgia's star player, Khvicha, revealed that he had a pre-game chat with Cristiano Ronaldo, who encouraged him to play with confidence. This conversation appeared to inspire Khvicha, who scored one of Georgia's goals in the match.

Portugal's Disappointment

Portugal, on the other hand, faces disappointment after their loss to Georgia. The reigning European champions had been heavily favored to win the match and top their group. However, Georgia's impressive performance proved to be too much for the Portuguese side.