Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Received Motivation From Ronaldo Before The Match

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Vivo Player of the Match (photo: eufa.com)

JAKARTA - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was named Vivo Player of the Match after her brilliant performance helped Georgia beat Portugal 2-0 at Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. UEFA's Technical Observer Panel praised Kvaratskhelia for scoring a fantastic goal, creating a lot of space, holding the ball well, and holding on to it when needed.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who plays as a Georgian striker, stated that this victory was the result of the team's hard work. "No individual best players today, this is a team, and we prove to everyone that we can really play," he said.

"We always try to win and always focus on the next game. We are very happy today, but tomorrow we will start thinking about the next game, we are very grateful for all the support we receive," said the Napoli striker.

Kvaratskhelia also expressed her happiness in getting Cristiano Ronaldo's jersey. "I got Ronaldo's jersey, and we managed to advance to the next round. This is the best day in the lives of Georgian football fans. We have made history, no one believes we can do it. No one believes we can beat Portugal, but that's why we are a strong team; if there is a 1% chance, we have shown that we can do it," he said.

Kvaratskhelia also talked about a special moment before the game when Ronaldo gave her support. "Before the game there was a meeting and he wished me success; I never imagined he would come and talk to me. He was a great and extraordinary player. It made us believe we could do something today," he added.

When asked about the comparison between this success and the Scudetto title with Napoli, Kvaratskhelia said, "Scudetto is an unforgettable moment for me, but I am happier today because when you play for your country, it makes you very proud. This is the happiest day of my life; winning titles is my dream and this is also my dream. It's hard to express my emotions in words, I'm very happy," said Kvaratskhelia.

Looking forward to the last 16 match against Spain, Kvaratskhelia showed respect for the opponent. "We have great respect for them, we have played many matches against them and we know them well. Spain and Portugal are the best teams, but today we show that it is possible to beat any team. No opponent is easy at the European Championships but we will do our best to perform best. We respect all of them but we will fight and win," said Kvaratskhelia.

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With this extraordinary performance, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has proven that she is one of the best players at Euro 2024 and brings great pride to the Georgia national team.