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Georgia Stuns Portugal 2-0 in Biggest Upset to Advance to Euro 2024 Knockout Stage

Jun 26, 2024, 08:56 PM

In a historic upset at Euro 2024, Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0 to advance to the knockout stage. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, and Georges Mikautadze doubled the lead with a penalty in the 57th minute. Mikautadze, who has scored in all three group games, is now the tournament's top scorer with three goals and one assist. This victory marks Georgia's first-ever progression to the knockout stages in a major tournament. The win, considered the biggest upset in Euros history by FIFA World Ranking differential (74), also sets up a Round of 16 clash between Georgia and Spain. Meanwhile, other notable matchups in the knockout stage include Germany vs Denmark, England vs Slovakia, and France vs Belgium.