Georgia v Portugal recap: Georgia pull off huge upset win to make European Championship round of 16

Georgia's goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili celebrates at the end of a Group F match between Georgia and Portugal. Photo / AP

Georgia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in European Championship history today, beating Portugal 2-0 and advancing to the last 16.

The Georgians needed a win to reach the knockout stage at Euro 2024 and got their opening goal after only 93 seconds. Georges Mikautadze intercepted a poor pass and set up Khvicha Kvaratskelia to score with a low shot.

António Silva gave away the ball before the first goal and gave away a penalty for the second, tripping Luka Lochoshvili inside the penalty area. Georges Mikautadze hit the spot kick low and past Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa in the 57th minute.

Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo, who felt he deserved a penalty in the first half, kicked away a water bottle when he was substituted in the 66th minute.

Georgia advanced in their debut at a major tournament as one of the best third-place teams. Portugal had already qualified from Group F after winning their first two games.

Turkey beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the other group match. The Turks also advanced while the Czechs were eliminated.

Georgia’s victory also eliminated Hungary, who finished third in Group A.

European Championship Round of 16 fixtures

Switzerland v Italy, Sunday 4am

Germany v Denmark, Sunday 7am

England v Slovakia, Monday 4am

Spain v Georgia, Monday 7am

France v Belgium, Tuesday 4am

Portugal v Slovenia, Tuesday 7am

Romania v Netherlands, Wednesday 4am

Austria v Turkey, Wednesday 7am