Georgia in euphoria! We went down in historical past, even when nobody believed us, cheering the star of the most important shock of the event – Sport.cz

Already after the principle promotion to the Euros, nice euphoria flooded Georgia with a inhabitants of three million. “It means rather a lot to our nation, after the promotion there have been celebrations within the streets for a few week,” mentioned former Georgian nationwide crew participant Vakhtang Chanturishvili, who performs for Jablonec, after occurring ahead from the {qualifications} via​​​​​​

And now the enjoyment within the nation with the flag of 5 crosses is reaching its highest degree. “That is the very best day within the lifetime of soccer followers in Georgia. We made historical past. No person believed that we may beat Portugal however nonetheless we did it and confirmed that we now have a powerful crew. We’re very joyful, however tomorrow we begin eager about the following sport,” he cheered the most important star of Portugal’s winners, Chviča Kvaracchelija.

“However no person was the very best participant, we performed as a crew and confirmed everybody that we all know learn how to play soccer,” he mentioned.

The second minute was operating when Antonio Silva punished Mikautadze with a again move, which discovered the sensible Kvaracchelija and opened the scoring simply. And within the 57th minute, Mikautadze made himself 2-0 from a penalty kick ordered for a foul by the underdog Antonio Silva on Ločošvili. Giorgi Mamardashvili additionally has a giant share within the progress, who stored a clear sheet with a very good efficiency.

By the way in which, for the primary time in his profession at a significant competitors, Portuguese megastar Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t rating within the group stage. “We obtained off to a sluggish begin, conceded an early purpose and that was precisely what Georgia wanted. Within the semi-final and in entrance of the purpose, we acted rapidly and their goalkeeper made a implausible save. Georgia deserved to win,” Portugal coach Roberto Martínez mentioned.

“Georgia was taking part in to make historical past and we weren’t like them,” he mentioned, referring to one of many event’s greatest surprises.

Effectively, inform me, would you give Mikautadze, taking part in for Meta, after the essential teams, to be the very best scorer of the event? If we embody his assists, he has contributed to all 4 of Georgia’s objectives within the event, twice as many as any participant on the Euros.

The final time Gareth Bale did one thing related, ie scored or arrange a purpose in every of the opening three video games of the European Championship, was eight years in the past in France. Wales then sensationally made it to the semi-finals, the place will Georgia find yourself?