Portugal was defeated by Georgia 98-90 in the second round of World Cup qualification. The Portuguese national team started the game well but could not maintain the pace throughout the match.
The result places Portugal in a delicate position in the qualification group standings. The Portuguese team failed to respond to the pressure imposed by the Georgians in the decisive moments of the game.
This was Portugal's second match in this phase of World Cup qualification. The team needed a win to move closer to the qualification spots, but ended up adding another defeat.
