Euro 2024: Georgia defeat Portugal 2-0 to reach knockout stage
Georgia defeated Portugal by 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the knockout stage at Euro 2024, their first-ever major tournament.
The match was settled by an early Khvicha Kvaratskhelia strike and a Georges Mikautadze penalty kick.
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The win represented the greatest result for Georgia, beating a Portugal team fully star studded.
The win now set them up for a last-16 meeting with three-time Euro winners Spain.
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Georgia’s win also means that England will line up against Slovakia, Romania take on Netherlands and Portugal face Slovenia in the round of 16.
Hungary, who had been in contention for a spot in the next round, were edged out.
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