Georgia 2 Portugal 0: Biggest shock of Euro 2024, Ronaldo’s frustration, glorious Kvaratskhelia
“In the biggest shock (by the FIFA world rankings) of Euro 2024 so far, Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0 to secure a place in the knockout stages in what is their major tournament debut. Georgia, ranked 74, took advantage of Roberto Martinez rotating a Portugal team (ranked sixth) who had already qualified top of Group F, scoring in the second minute through the immensely talented Khvicha Kvaratskheliabefore Georges Mikautadze converted a second-half penalty. Cristiano Ronaldo started the game but his pursuit of becoming the oldest player ever to score at a Euros — he is 39 — goes on and he was substituted on 66 minutes with only a booking to show for his efforts. …”
NY Times/The Athletic
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