New York Times labels Georgia's win over Portugal as biggest shock of tournament

12:01, 27.06.2024

The New York Times has evaluated Georgia’s victory over Portugal in the Euro 2024 as the biggest shock of the tournament so far.

“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,” the publication wrote.

“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 Kvaratskhelia before Georges Mikautadze converted a second-half penalty,” New York Times added.

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