Full of emotions, crazy faces, congratulations – final whistle of Paolo Taliavento and the national stadium looked like volcano. Georgia beat Croatia and now we cay easily say that Georgia will fight for going through the final stage!
Hundreds of fans waited for “Jvarosnebi” in exit corridor.
Levan Kobiashvili: “First of all, I want to thank everyone. It is very glorious to beat one of the best European teams and perhaps, I do not often have such happy day. I do not know what to say… I will never forget this goal and also, this day. I am a happy man”.
Davit Siradze: “We are very happy. Our desire played a key role and we beat favorite of the group. It is one of the happiest days in my career”.
Otar Martsvaladze: “We were not afraid of strong opponent. We played well and won. As for goal assist, I will never forget this moment. I received the ball and you all saw what happened next”.
Akaki Khubutia: “I am still shocked. Croatia has very strong team but we were concentrated and made the whole Georgia happy. We are happy”.
Zurab Khizanishvili: “I congratulate all fans and the whole Georgia. It is difficult when you play against Luka Modric and Niko Kranjcar. It was a real fight. We all did our best and gained result. We are happy. Of course, it is one of the most important victories in my career. We have to hold match against Israel and we should be concentrated”.
Ilia Nanobashvili