The last round of the 3rd circle showed unexpected results. “Sioni” beat “Olimpi” in the regional derby. Another match was held in Imereti region where “Samtredia” scored 3 goals against “Baia” at “Erosi Manjgaladze” stadium. “Kolkheti” and “Spartaki” played draw.
“Kolkheti” – “Spartaki”
After returning of Soso Pipia, “Kolkheti” held 3 matches and could not score goal. When you play against your main opponent, you should make goal moments at least.
Goal of “Spartaki” was not to lose in Poti. One point gained in away match would not be a bad result. The team of Badri Kvaratskhelia fulfilled this plan. Lasha Jakobia who has returned to Georgia for a while had debut in “Spartaki”.
“Kolkheti” (Poti) – “Spartaki” (Tskhinvali) 0:0
April 2, Poti. “Pazisi”.
“Kolkheti”: Lasha Dzagania, Tskhvitaria, Makhviladze, Intskirveli, Gogonaia (Kverenchkhiladze, 80), Pavle Datunaishvili, Megrelishvili (Mdivnishvili, 83), Gavashelishvili, Gvalia, Zamir Janashia, Tsikarishvili.
Head coach: Soso Pilia.
“Spartaki”: Grishikashvili, Chapodze, Boiomo, Tetunashvili, Manchkhava, Mamuchishvili, Khachvani (Alavidze, 70), Dekanoidze, Vladimir Ugrekhelidze (Tediashvili, 90), Valeri Bolkvadze (Jakobia, 29), Metreveli.
Head coach: Badri Kvaratskhelia.
Referees: D. Kharitonashvili; G. Kruashvili, K. Gabriadze; G. Dograshvili.
“Samtredia” – “Baia”
At the beginning of the match, the guests were scored goal. Giga Burjanabadze took a corner kick and Giorgi Khumarashvili had a chance to show himself. At the 28th minute, after the assist of Alaverdashvili, Burjanadze advanced “Samtredia” – 2:0.
Vaja Lomashvili, midfielder of “Samtredia”, scored another goal – Alaverdashvili assisted Lomashvili who scored it – 3:0.
Elguja Kometiani, head coach of “Baia”, made two substitutions while the break. Irakli Kobalia, one of the substitutes, was the best player of “Baia”. He shot the ball toward the goal of “Samtredia” many times but could not score it.
The team of Levan Anjaparidze returned hope of staying in Supreme League.
After the match
Elguja Kometiani (head coach of “Baia”): “A bad start of the half had influence on our playing. Finally, the team which played more devotedly won the match. We will do everything to forget this loss as soon as possible and to prepare for the next matches”.
Levan Anjaparidze (“Samtredia”): “The match was quite difficult because of weather. We won with big difference for the first time in this season. I hope that the boys will hold other matches like this one and we will be able to keep the place in Supreme League”.
“Samtredia” – “Baia” (Zugdidi) 3:0 (2:0)
April 2, Samtredia. “Erosi Manjgaladze”.
“Samtredia”: Jincharadze, Tornike Shalikashvili, Khumarashvili, Gogia, Kirtadze (Endeladze, 79), Tskhadaia, Lomashvili, Giorgi Mikaberidze, Burjanadze (Khvadagiani, 85), Alaverdashvili (Rukhaia, 73), Chkhikvadze.
Head coach: Levan Anjaparidze.
“Baia”: Somkhishvili, Svirava, Akubardia (Apakidze, 46), Gamreklidze (Kvartskhava, 73), Roin Oniani, Sikharulia, Rigvava (Kobalia, 46), Ekhvaia, Tsurtsumia, Shota Lomia, Vartagava.
Head coach: Elguja Kometiani.
Yellow card: Kirtadze (58).
Goal: 1:0 Khumarashvili (3), 2:0 Burjanadze (28), 3:0 Lomashvili (46).
Referees: M. Beuklishvili; L. Todria, Z. Pipia; A. Krichashvili.
“Sioni” – “Olimpi”
The result of the match was important for both teams. “Olimpi” is fighting for the championship and “Sioni” – for keeping place in Supreme League. Considering all this, the result of the match was sensation.
The teams did not have many goal moments. The hosts had one chance and they used it. At the 87th minute, Koba Shalamberidze (“Sioni”) attacked the opponent and scored goal – 1:0.
“Sioni” (Bolnisi) – “Olimpi” (Rustavi) 1:0 (0:0)
April 2, Bolnisi. “Tamaz Stepania”.
“Sioni”: Merlan (Zukhbaia, 1), Svanidze, Didava, Kobauri, Orbeladze, Adamashvili (Giorgi Okropiridze, 75), Gogoberishvili, Nozadze, G. G. Rekhviashvili (Koba Shalamberidze, 53), Kutsurua, Revaz Jikia.
Head coach: Khvicha Kasrashvili.
“Olimpi”: Batiashvili, G. D. Rekhviashvili, Kavtaradze, Razmadze, Modebadze, Kvakhadze (Pavliashvili, 62), Davit Bolkvadze, Dobrovolski, Getsadze (G. Nug. Chelidze, 71), Kemoklidze, Tkemaladze.
Head coach: Armaz Jeladze.
Yellow card: Orbeladze (45), Kvakhadze (59), Tkemaladze (72), Razmadze (77).
Goal: 1:0 Shalamberidze (87).
Referees: T. Gvantseladze; G. Chigogidze, M. Elikashvili; A. Nonikashvili.
XXVII round. April 2
Wit Georgia – Zestaponi 1:1
Kolkheti – Spartaki 0:0
Samtredia – Baia 3:0
Sioni – Olimpi 1:0
Torpedo – Dinamo 0:0
| № | Team | M | W | D | L | B | P |
| 1 | Zestaponi | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 52-15 | 56 |
| 2 | Olimpi | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 40-20 | 54 |
| 3 | Dinamo | 25 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 35-12 | 47 |
| 4 | Wit Georgia | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 29-30 | 39 |
| 5 | Baia | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 25-34 | 35 |
| 6 | Torpedo | 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 17-17 | 34 |
| 7 | Sioni | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 17-33 | 29 |
| 8 | Spartaki | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 26-32 | 25 |
| 9 | Kolkheti | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 16-37 | 25 |
| 10 | Samtredia | 27 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 23-50 |
23 |
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.'
Top scorers
Nikoloz Gelashvili (Zestaponi) - 14, Irakli Modebadze (Olimpi) - 12 (1 penalty), Rati Tsinamdzgvrishvili (Zestaponi) - 11 (1), Giorgi Megreladze (Baia, Torpedo) - 11 (1), Jaba Dvali (Zestaponi) - 10, Levan Khmaladze (Dinamo) – 7 (3), Zviad Metreveli (Spartaki) – 6, Giga Bechvaia (Wit Georgia) - 6.
Phridon Kervalishvili
