The emotions are incredible, the boys really gave us a miracle, - the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, told journalists after the victory over Portugal in Germany.
According to the Prime Minister, today's game once again proved that Georgians have football talent.
"I don't even know what to comment. We were with the boys, we congratulated them. There are incredible emotions. The boys really gave us a miracle. Everyone deserves more than thanks. It's a wonder. They fought until the end and apart from the fight, it was proven once again that Georgians have football talent. Thanks to them. It's the first European Championship, and when you qualify the group at the first European Championship, it's really amazing. Thanks guys, thanks everyone.
Portugal's defeat has a special price. Portugal fought until the end, despite the fact that the standings allowed them to relax. They fought until the end, and if we beat such a team, it is even more appreciated and we should win against Spain as well", said Irakli Kobakhidze.
In the third match of the group stage of the European Championship, Georgia won a historic victory, defeating the Portuguese team 2:0 and advancing to the round of 16. The first goal of the match was scored by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the second minute after the start of the match, and the second goal, in the second half, was scored by Giorgi Mikoutadze with a penalty.
The Georgian national team beat Portugal 2:00 in the third and final UEFA EURO 2024 Group F match for both sides.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze scored a goal in each half to secure Georgia’s historic victory.
Georgia will play Spain in the last 16, while Portugal face Slovenia.
For the record, all of Georgia’s four goals at EURO 2024 so far have involved Georges Mikautadze (3 goals, 1 assist) who is now the tournament’s top scorer.
Georgia has scored in 11 of their last 12 matches, including all three at EURO 2024.
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Spain vs Georgia – round of 16, Sunday, 30 June, Cologne.
