In the early hours of June 27, when David defeated Goliath: Georgia's football fairy tale and Cristiano Ronaldo's twilight In the world of football, sometimes reality is more bizarre than fairy tales. Just last night, a small country with a population of only 3.74 million wrote its own legend. Georgia, the country known as the "Pearl of the Caucasus", turned the entire European football landscape upside down with a 90-minute miracle. They beat Portugal 2-0, a club with a superstar like Cristiano Ronaldo.
The football stadium is a metaphor for war, so this game is the modern version of "David's victory over Goliath". The Georgian team is like the shepherd boy with a catapult, and the Portuguese are the heavily armed giant warriors.
Just 91 seconds into the opening game, Kvaratskhelia's goal was like a thunderbolt, waking up the Portuguese team that was immersed in the joy of qualifying. This goal, the fifth-fastest goal in the history of the European Championship, is a declaration that the weak also have the right to roar.
Ronaldo's expression was solemn. The former emperor of football was particularly lonely on this night. His free-kick was saved, his spot-kick was ignored and not even a yellow card was spared. Portugal's stats dominate: 72% possession, 11 shots on goal, 5 corners. On the scoreboard, Georgia is still ahead. This can't help but remind people of the old saying: "Talking on paper is shallow, but seeing the real chapter on the green field." "
Mikautadze calmly scored to make it 2-0 and the score was framed. At this moment, the heartbeat of 3.74 million Georgians seemed to break through the clouds of the Caucasus Mountains. The moment Ronaldo was substituted, the former "football god" had to bow to fate at this moment. What better than the victory of Georgia to inspire a nation's pride than the victory over a strong enemy?
Ronaldo's early departure seems to be the curtain call of an era. The once dominant superstar now has to face the erosion of time. His lonely figure is reminiscent of Achilles in Homer's epic poem, the hero is in his twilight, but he still refuses to admit defeat.
On the other hand, the Georgian team is like Prometheus in Greek mythology, stealing the fire from the strong. This victory is not only as simple as three points for them, but also a chance for small countries to shine in the halls of football.
For Portugal, the defeat may have been a blow in the face. They will need to re-examine their tactical system and think about how to reshape their team in the post-Ronaldo era. A great team should not rely on only one person's brilliance, and the next knockout round will be a bigger stage for them to show themselves. They have proven that they can beat the strong, so why can't they go further?
It can make the weak counterattack, humble the strong, make a country crazy, and shock the whole world. This kind of drama is unmatched by any other sport. That's why we love football so much.
This game has taught us an important life lesson: never underestimate your own potential. The Georgian team has told us with practical actions that even in the face of strong opponents, we must dare to show our swords and dare to challenge. For football fans, such a game is exactly what we love about the sport. Let's pay tribute to the Georgian team. Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal also need to be applauded. Defeat is not terrible, what is terrible is the loss of the courage to fight again.
Fans, what do you think of the game? Also shocked by Georgia's performance? What does the future hold for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal? Feel free to share your views in the comments section.