In a closely contested Group A encounter, Portugal and Georgia battled to a hard-fought 1-1 draw, with neither side able to clinch victory in a game filled with intensity.
Portugal got off to a promising start as J. Alfredo broke the deadlock in the 19th minute, sending the Portuguese fans into raptures with a well-taken goal. However, Georgia responded swiftly, with G. Navaloviski finding the back of the net in the 22nd minute to restore parity and silence the Portuguese faithful.
As the match progressed, both teams fought tooth and nail to gain the upper hand, with chances coming thick and fast at both ends of the pitch. Despite their best efforts, neither side could find the breakthrough, with solid defending and goalkeeping keeping the scoreline level until the final whistle.
The draw leaves Georgia sitting pretty at the top of Group A with 4 points from 2 games, showcasing their strength and resilience in the early stages of the tournament. Meanwhile, Portugal finds themselves rooted to the bottom of the group with just 1 point, highlighting the uphill battle they face in their quest for EuroCup glory.