Georgia’s 2-0 victory over Portugal in Euro 2024 was a major upset, as debutants secured a spot in the last 16 with an impressive win.

In a stunning turn of events, Georgia has secured qualification to the knockout stages of Euro 2024 in their first ever major tournament. They defeated Portugal 2-0 in Gelsenkirchen, leaving fans in awe.

The match started with a bang as Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring after just 93 seconds. This early goal came as a result of a sloppy pass from Antonio Silva, which gifted Georges Mikautadze the ball in a dangerous position. The Crusaders were off to a flying start.

Mikautadze continued to shine in the second period, doubling Georgia’s lead with his third goal of the tournament. He calmly converted from the spot after Silva once again made a mistake, bringing down Luca Lochoshvili. Mikautadze’s composure in front of goal was commendable.

Despite the loss, Roberto Martinez, the manager of Portugal, will not be too concerned. He made eight changes to the side that previously beat Turkey 3-0, as Portugal had already secured their place at the top of Group F. Martinez will surely regroup and refocus his team for the upcoming challenges.

On the other hand, Willy Sagnol’s Georgia side can celebrate their qualification as one of the best third-placed teams. Their next challenge awaits them in the form of Spain in the last 16. It will be a tough battle, but Georgia has shown their resilience and determination throughout the tournament.

Portugal, on the other hand, will face Slovenia in their next match. They will be eager to bounce back from this defeat and prove their strength in the knockout stages.

As the tournament progresses, the excitement and intensity continue to rise. Germany, led by coach Voeller, is now preparing to face Denmark, whom he describes as ‘extremely dangerous’. The stakes are high, and every team must bring their A-game to secure victory in Euro 2024.