Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was enjoying the thrill of victory when he spotted Cristiano Ronaldo, leading to an embrace and handshake.

On the morning of the 27th, Georgia defeated Portugal 2-0 in the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F match held at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. With this victory, Georgia placed third in the group (4 points) with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Portugal remained at the top (6 points) with 2 wins and 1 loss. Both teams advanced to the round of 16.

Few had predicted Georgia's victory. Portugal fielded some of the world's top players, including Ronaldo and Felix. However, Georgia scored the opening goal just 2 minutes into the match. Mikautadze intercepted Silva’s pass and connected with Kvaratskhelia, who struck from inside the penalty box to find the back of the net.

Portugal pressed hard but lacked finishing power. Instead, Mikautadze added another goal with a penalty kick in the 57th minute. The match ended with a stunning 2-0 victory for Georgia.

Khvicha’s reaction after the match drew significant attention. As the final whistle blew, he ran onto the pitch with his teammates. Suddenly, he stopped and headed towards the Portuguese bench. He spoke to Ronaldo, followed by a handshake and hug.

Khvicha shared, "We met before the match. Ronaldo wished me success. I never imagined he would come up to me and speak. He is a fantastic player and person. I truly respect him as one of the best players in the world."

After the match, Khvicha received Ronaldo's jersey. He said, "I got Ronaldo's jersey and we advanced to the next round. Today is the best day for Georgian football fans. We made history that no one believed we could. We showed that even with a 1% chance, we can achieve it."

Khvicha was also named the official Player of the Match (POTM). He commented, "There was no best player today. It was the team, and we proved to everyone that we could do well. We are happy, but from tomorrow, we will focus on the next match."

He added, "It is the happiest day of my life. It was my dream. I am so happy that it is hard to express my emotions in words." 먹튀검증