The eruption in Tbilisi, a night for history - the Georgian football team qualified for the European Championship for the first time, which is being held in Germany this summer.
In the packed arena in Tbilisi, in front of about 55 spectators, Georgia defeated Greece 4:2 (0:0 after 120 minutes) in the final of the C playoff after a penalty shootout. look.
Immediately after the end of the match, the fans ran onto the field, there was a big celebration, which will certainly spread through the streets of this former Soviet country.
Although there were no goals in the regular part and extra time, the match in Tbilisi was very competitive, with many runs, fierce duels, but also an incident at the end of the first half when Georgia's reserve goalkeeper Lori received a red card.
The visiting team had the initiative in the first half, more possession of the ball, and the home team tried to score with counterattacks, but there were no major chances.
The teams continued in the same rhythm in the second half, Bakasetas did not take advantage of a good opportunity, while on the other side Kvaracheli tried to be a hero, but failed to score.
In overtime, there was the most excitement, but also the most real chances, and the guests missed the first one. More precisely, Bakasetas, whose shot was saved by Mamardashvili, and then Mavropanos hit the crossbar with his head.
Immediately after that, Georgia also had a chance, Davitashvili shot from about five meters, but Vlahodimos saved.
Penalties followed, Bakasetas and Jakumas were inaccurate, which was enough to start a big celebration in Georgia.
Georgia will play Turkey, the Czech Republic and Portugal at the European Championship.
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