Georgia vs Portugal 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Match Date and Time:
The game took place on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 19:00 (local time) at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
First Half:
At just 1:40 minutes into the match, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia scored a crucial opening goal. This set the tone for an intense battle between the two teams. Georgia’s defense also held strong, frustrating Portugal’s attacking players. They managed to keep Cristiano Ronaldo and company at bay during the first half.
Both teams received yellow cards as the game heated up. The tension was palpable on the field.
Second Half:
At 56:20 minutes, Georges Mikautadze doubled Georgia’s lead with another goal. His clinical finish caught Portugal off guard and secured Georgia’s historic victory. Despite dominating possession (68%), Portugal struggled to also break through Georgia’s resolute defense. Their 23 total shots yielded no goals.
Final Whistle: The match ended with Georgia winning 2-0, shocking football fans worldwide.
Result:
Georgia pulled off a stunning upset by beating Portugal 2-0, securing their place in the last 16 of the tournament.
Key Events:
At 1:40 minutes, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia scored the opening goal.
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- At 56:20 minutes, Georges Mikautadze of Georgia added another goal to seal the victory.
Statistics:
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- Georgia:
- Yellow Cards: 1
- Total Shots: 7 (3 on target, 4 off target)
- Also Ball Possession: 32%
- Portugal:
- Yellow Cards: 3
- Also Total Shots: 23 (8 on target, 9 off target)
- Ball Possession: 68%
- Georgia:
Head-to-head record between Georgia and Portugal:
- Played Matches: There has been only one encounter between the two nations.
- Result: Portugal emerged victorious in that lone match, winning 2-0 in a friendly back in May 2008.
- Scorers: Joao Moutinho and Simao scored for Portugal in that game.
- Recent Form:
- Georgia: Unbeaten in seven of their last nine competitive matches, with five wins and two draws since October 2023.
- Portugal: They have won all 12 of their competitive matches since their 1-0 defeat against Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring 41 goals and keeping 10 clean sheets.
- Key Performer: Giorgi Mamardashvili of Georgia has made the most saves (16) of any goalkeeper at Euro 2024 also after the opening two matches.
- Cristiano Ronaldo: If he features in the upcoming match, it will be his 50th appearance at a major international tournament for Portugal.
