Central match of XVII round will be held in Kutaisi.  After failure at Davit Kipiani Cup “Torpedo” had little time for mobilization.  In nearest 8 days will be found out if “Torpedo” be able to show big resistance against leaders of championship (“Zestaponi”, “Dinamo”). 10 teams of Supreme League will hold 3-3 matches and the will have winter holidays.

11.12, 14:00. Gori, “Kartli”. “Dila” (Gori) - “Merani” (Martvili) (the first circle 2:2)
Referees: M. Beuklishvili; Z. Pipia, S. Spitsin; I. Urushadze.
For keeping place in Supreme League, “Dila” should beat “Merani’. “Dila” managed to go through semi-final of Davit Kipiani Cup and inspired fans with optimism.  As for “Merani”, it could not overcome obstacle of “Gagra” (0:4, 2:0) at Davit Kipiani Cup, but successfully competes at championship. After winning four matches in a row, “Merani” hosts rival. “Merani” managed to win 6 matches from seven and played only one draw against “Dila” Gori (2:2).

11.12, 14:00. Tbilisi, “Basa” technical centre of national team. “Spartak” (Tskhinvali) - ”Gagra” (0:0)
Referees: L. Kvaratskhelia; Z. Jvaridze, G. Chigogidze; O. Khetsadze.
This match also can be called as central match. Future tournament situation depends on this match. “Spartaki” won 2 matches in a row and if they continue successful competition it will replace “Gagra” and will manage not to be outsider first time in this championship. These teams held 8 matches against each other in Supreme League. “Spartaki” won 3 matches and lost one.
 
11.12, 14:00. Zestaponi, “Davit Abashidze”. ”Zestaponi” - ”Sioni” (Bolnisi) (2:1)
Disqualified players: Aleksi Benashvili (Zestaponi).
Referees: Kh. Gagnidze; L. Mikeladze, A. Kokaia; J. Khorava.
It is very difficult to motivate team against outsider, especially when one of the decisive matches is ahead you. “Zestaponi” is in such situation, it hosts “Dinamo”. But situation is not dramatic because “Zestapioni” has many players in substitution. As for “Sioni” it is among four clubs as usual and they use regular season matches as preparation for play-off.

“Zestaponi” and “Sioni” held 22 matches against each other. “Zestaponi” won 12 and “Sioni” – 4 matches.  

11.12, 14:00. Mtskheta, “Mtskheta Park”. ”Wit-Georgia” (Tbilisi) - ”Baia” (Zugdidi) (1:0)
Disqualified players: Guram Adamadze (Wit-Georgia); Data Rigvava (Baia).
Referees: G. Vadachkoria; I. Ukleba, D. Kvenetadze; D. Kharitonashvili.
After unsuccessful 3 matches, “Wit-Georgia” plays against quite strong rival “Baia”, which can offer surprises very often.  
Since October 15 “Veterans” could not manage to win, as a result they were close to out-siding.  In a word this match has intrigue. Those teams played 9 official matches against each other, “Wit-Georgia” won 4 matches and “Baia”- 2.


11.12, 15:00. Kutaisi, “Centraluri”. ”Torpedo” (Kutaisi) - ”Metallurg” (Rustavi) (0:2)
Referees: Kh. Gagnidze; L. Mikeladze, A. Kokaia; J. Khorava.
“Torpedo” had to hold match on November 27 and the match was delayed on December 14, As a result, it will play against “Metalurg”, “Merani” and finally against “Baia”. After returning to Supreme League, “Torpedo” held 5 matches against “Metallurg” and managed to win one match as it did his rival. These teams played 32 matches against each other in this national championship. “Torpedo” won 16 matches and lost 11 ones.
11.12, 18:00. Tbilisi “Boris Paichadze”. “Dinamo” (Tbilisi) - “Kolkheti” (Poti) (3:0)

Disqualified players: Giorgi Rekhviashvili, Coto (Dinamo).
Referees: T. Gvantseladze; D. Chigogidze, L. Varamishvili; A. Krichashvili.
“Dinamo” has quite motivated rival. “Kolkheti” could not beat “Baia” (0:0) and “Gagra” (2:3) and needs to rehabilitate against one of the strongest teams.  

Notes:
According to Prof-league regulation, in case of equal points places will be found out considering the following things: 1.Number of wins; 2. Final results (number of goals and ball difference);3. Scored goals and received goals; 4.Number of scored goal; 5. Scored goals in exterior matches; 6.Fair play rules 7.Voting.
After 4 rounds two outsider clubs fall down in first league in XXIII Championship. An the club which will win the 8th place will play against the third place-owner and in case of win will remain in the first league.
Clubs which will take the 16th and the 17th places will leave First League. These clubs will be replaced by winners in West and East zones of Second League.

Tournament schedule for the second stage according
 

Top scorers
9 - Xisco (Dinamo), Dimitri Tatanashvili (Metallurg) (1 pen);

8- Jaba Dvali (Zestafoni) (1 pen.),
6 - Giorgi Mantskava (Merani); Nikoloz Gelashvili (Zestaponi) (2 pen).

5- Alvaro (Dinamo), Irakli Modebadze (Metallurg), Levan Sharikadze (Gagra), Rati Tsinamzgvrishvili (Zestaponi) (1 pen);
4 - Elguja Grigalashvili (Merani), Luka  Guguchia (Baia), Zviad Metreveli (Spartaki), Zviad Metreveli (Spartaki), Giorgi Kutsuria (Sioni), Teimuraz Shonia (Spartaki), Data Tsitskhvaia (Kolkheti), Coto (Dinamo)

3 - Roman Akhalkatsi (Dila), Shota Grigalashvili (Zestaponi), Revaz Gotsiridze (Torpedo), Giorgi Datunasihvili (Torpedo), Grigol Dolidze (Torpedo), Shalva Kvantaliani (Gagra), Aleksandre Koshkadze (Dinamo), Davit Razhamashvili (Dila), Irakli Kobalia (Baia), Levan Sharikadze (Gagra), Davit Tsitskhvaia (Kolkheti), Coto (Dinamo) (1 pen.), Giorgi Megrelidze (Torpedo) (1 pen.), Besik Chimakadze (Wit-Georgia) (1 pen.).

Phridon Kervalishvili