Source: REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
[Saba Sports News] In the recently concluded European Championship knockout round, Georgia faced a 1-4 defeat against Spain. Despite the expected loss and elimination, the entire Georgian team expressed great joy as they made history by reaching the knockout stage in this European Championship. They were highly satisfied with their performance. In a post-match interview, Georgia captain Guram Kashia reflected on the team’s journey. He said, “This has been an incredible experience for us. We are immensely proud of our performance. Although we didn’t achieve the desired result today, overall, we are very content with representing our country in its first international competition.” Previously, Georgia had limited presence in the football world and had been ranked outside the top hundred. However, they qualified for the European Championship through the UEFA Nations League and successfully advanced to the knockout stage.