Georgia Vs Portugal Rugby Head To Head

Georgia Denies Portugal First World Cup Win with Last-Minute Goal

Georgia 1 - 0 Portugal

March 17th, 2024 - 0400pm EDT

In a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Georgia stunned Portugal with a last-minute goal to deny their opponents their first-ever World Cup victory.

Tengizi Zamtaradze was the hero for Georgia, scoring in the dying seconds of the match to secure a famous victory. The goal came after Portugal had missed a penalty in the final minutes, giving Georgia a lifeline they gratefully accepted.

The match was a closely fought affair, with both teams having chances to win throughout. Portugal looked the more dangerous side in the first half, but Georgia grew into the game as the match progressed.

Locked in a Tense Battle

The second half was a tense battle, with both teams desperate for a goal. Portugal came close on several occasions, but Georgia's defense held firm. And then, in the dying seconds of the match, Zamtaradze popped up with the winning goal.

The victory is a huge boost for Georgia, who are now in contention for a place in the knockout stages of the World Cup. For Portugal, it is a disappointing result, but they will still be confident of qualifying for the next round.

The two teams will meet again in the group stages of the World Cup on September 23rd, 2023.