Gelsenkirchen: In Euro Cup 2024, second-tier team Georgia surprised everyone by defeating Portugal 0-2.
With this win, Georgia also booked a place in the last 16, the former Soviet Republic of Georgia’s first appearance at a major world event and achieved a historic victory by defeating favorites Portugal.
On behalf of Georgia, Khocha Koratsakhelia scored in the second minute of the match to give the team the lead, in the 57th minute of the match, Georges Mikutadze scored a penalty goal and strengthened the lead of the team.
Georgia’s opponents were Portugal’s second-tier team as Portugal had already advanced to the next round as group winners.
Coach Roberto Martinez rested all 8 key players in this match and replaced them with other players sitting on the bench.
