At Euro 2024 football in Germany, the Georgian national team created a sensation by defeating the Portuguese team with a score of 2:0 in the final match of the group stage. The game was held in Gelsenkirchen.
The Georgian team opened the scoring in the 2nd minute thanks to a goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and in the second half Georges Mikautadze converted a penalty, strengthening his team’s advantage.
Despite the participation of Cristiano Ronaldo, who set a record for the most appearances in major tournaments among European players (50), the Portuguese were unable to distinguish themselves. This is the first group stage of a major tournament in which Ronaldo has failed to score, ending his impressive streak dating back to 2004.
In the parallel match of Group F, Türkiye defeated the Czech Republic with a score of 2:1. It is worth noting that the Czechs spent most of the game in the minority due to the removal of Antonin Barak.
At the end of the group stage, Portugal and Türkiye scored six points each, finishing first and second respectively. Georgia, having scored four points, entered the playoffs of the European Championship for the first time in its history, getting there as one of the best teams that took third place in the groups.
In the 1/8 finals, Portugal will meet Slovenia, Turkey will play Austria, and Georgia will face off against Spain.
The European Football Championship will end on July 14.