Georgia v Portugal LIVE: Result and reaction as Kvaratskhelia and Mikautadze goals earn shock win
Georgia 2-0 Portugal: A major upset sees Georgia qualify reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
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Georgia produced one of the most surprising results at Euro 2024 when they defeated Portugal 2-0 to qualify for the knockout stages a a major tournament for the very first time.
The eastern European nation registered the mot historic win as goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze ensured they finished third in Group F.
That saw them qualify for the last 16 where they will play Spain, while Portugal meet Slovenia and England’s opponents are now confirmed to be Slovakia.
Portugal’s position as Group F winners was secured with wins in their opening two games, so boss Roberto Martinez made eight changes to his starting XI though Cristiano Ronaldo retained his place at the head of the line.
Relive the updates and reaction to Group F’s finale below:
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
45 mins
There’ll be two added minutes in Gelsenkirchen, as Felix drives at the Georgia defence before driving a low shot straight at Mamardashvili.
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
43 mins
The first bit of invention comes from Felix as he uses a bit of skill to beat his man before sliding it through to Conceicao. They work it back to the edge of the box, and Palhinha curls a shot wide.
Moments later, Pedro Neto is booked for diving.
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
42 mins
Not a lot of action over the last few minutes as Kvaratskhelia was briefly down after receiving a blow to the face.
Once again Portugal have it in a not-so-dangerous area.
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
39 mins
Plenty more sustained possession from Portugal but very little threat. They’ve got the ball a third of the way into the Georgia half, but there’s no penetration.
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
37 mins
For all their possession, Portugal have yet to create a clear-cut chance. Palhinha tries to change this as he clips a disguised pass into the onrushing Ronaldo, but the 39-year-old’s volley is blocked!
Georgian counter from the corner and it ends with Dalot conceding the free-kick. Kvaratskhelia delivers and it just beats the head of Gvelesiani and bounces right across the six-yard box before going out!
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
33 mins
Georgia have a half-chance in attack, and after plenty of pinball in the box, Kvaratskhelia fires a shot against the side-netting.
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
30 mins
Joao Felix is the latest to try from distance, and though it’s a well-struck effort, it flies wide of the post. It had Mamardashvili worried though.
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
28 mins
CLOSE! The corner routine ends with a cross in from the left, and it runs to Conceicao, who crashes a shot into the side-netting.
Ronaldo is booked for having words with the referee – he felt his shirt was being grabbed.
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
27 mins
Georgia are beginning to get pushed back rnow, though they’d have had a couple of decent counters if their passing was a bit more accurate.
Portugal win a corner after a poor attempted clearance by Kashia.
Euro 2024: Georgia 1-0 Portugal
23 mins
Palhinha tries the effort from range but it’s straight into the gloves of Mamardashvili.
Moments later, both Felix and Neves have efforts blocked.
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