UEFA EURO 2024: Georgia Stuns Portugal for Historic Upset
Live Reaction and Highlights from Biggest Shock in Tournament History
Georgia Makes History with Dominant Performance
In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the world of football, Georgia has defeated Portugal 2-0 in their UEFA EURO 2024 Group F match. The victory marks Georgia's first-ever major tournament victory and is widely considered the biggest upset in the tournament's history, based on world rankings.
Despite being ranked 173rd in the FIFA World Rankings, Georgia dominated the match from the outset. They took an early lead through a penalty converted by Irakli Azarovi and never looked back. The second half saw Georgia continue to press forward, and they added a second goal through Giorgi Kvilitaia late in the match.
Portugal, ranked 8th in the world, fielded a strong team including Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva, and Bruno Fernandes. However, they were unable to break down Georgia's resolute defense and failed to register a single shot on target.
The victory is a historic moment for Georgia, who are making their debut at a major tournament. It also puts them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
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