Kvaratskhelia says reaching last 16 is ‘best day of Georgia’s life’
Georgia stunned Portugal 2-0 in final group gameWilly Sagnol’s side will face Spain on Sunday
Kvhicha Kvaratskhelia said helping to fire Georgia into the last 16 of their first major tournament against all odds gave the country the “best day of their lives”.
Kvaratskhelia scored inside 92 seconds before Georges Mikautadze scored a second-half penalty following a VAR review to beat Portugal 2-0 and secure a knockout tie against Spain in Cologne on Sunday. Georgia recorded a historic win against one of the favourites, ranked 68 places above them, to avoid elimination.