(VIDEO) Euro 2024 Highlights: Georgia vs Portugal
Georgia defeated Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal 2-0 and achieved a great result thanks to a historic performance by Mikautadze, who, with his goal, currently holds the title of top scorer of the EURO, leading his team to the Round of 16.
The first half of the match was marked by Georgia's intensity, as they scored the first goal just 2 minutes into the game, bringing the hosts closer to their objective. Meanwhile, Portugal tried to respond, but Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates were unable to narrow the gap.
In the second half, one of the biggest surprises of the tournament was confirmed, as Georgia doubled their lead over Portugal with an excellent penalty kick by Mikautadze in the 57th minute, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo stunned and desperate. Ronaldo was substituted in the 66th minute, visibly upset.
With this result, Georgia advanced to the Round of 16 of the EURO, while Portugal suffered a surprising and painful defeat.