We have already written about the last minute syndrome of “Spartaki”. We have to write the same in XXVI round. The team of Badri Kvaratskhelia which advanced with 2 goals against “Torpedo” could not manage to keep advantage. As for Migrelian derby, there was intrigue but not tense match and many goal moments.
“Spartaki” – “Torpedo”
“Spartaki” receives goals at the last minutes. First Tengiz Chikviladze (“Torpedo”) scored from 40 meters. Then, “Wit Georgia” scored against “Spartaki” at the added time. Now, Nika Sabanadze, young forward of “Torpedo”, scored at the 5th added time of referee and 2:2.
At the 28th minute, after assist of Giorgi Mamuchishvili, Zviad Metreveli scored goal. After the break, Metreveli received assist of Irakli Chapodze and scored the second goal against Migineishvili – 2:0.
“Spartaki” (Tskhinvali) – “Torpedo” (Kutaisi) 2:2 (1:0)
March 20, Gori. “Kartli”.
“Spartaki”: Khomeriki, Boiomo, Giorgi Alavidze, Mamuchishvili, Chapodze, Mgeladze (Kakashvili, 89), Valeri Bolkvadze (Valeri Kilasonia, 73), Dekanoidze (Vladimir Ugrekhelidze, 63), Mikheil Jishkariani, Mikheil Barabadze, Metreveli.
Head coach: Badri Kvaratskhelia.
“Torpedo”: Migineishvili, Seturidze, Machavariani (Dachi Popkhadze, 39), Sevasti Todua, Chikviladze, Dolidze, Merab Gigauri (Davit Kirkitadze, 63), Kebadze, Bakuradze, Megreladze, Nikoloz Maisuradze (Sabanadze, 63).
Head coach: Gia Gigatadze.
Yellow cards: Metreveli (46), Bolkvadze (59), Migineishvili (59), Sabanadze (67), Ugrekhelidze (88).
Goals: 1:0 Metreveli (28), 2:0 Metreveli (46), 2:1 Sabanadze (78), 2:2 Megreladze (90+5).
Referees: J. Khorava; Z. Pipia, Z. Menteshashvili; D. Kharitonashvili.
“Baia” – “Kolkheti”
The clubs did not break tradition – the host won. It seems that attack line of “Kolkheti” is not so good to break defense of “Baia”.
After the match, both sides mentioned that the guests were close to score goal before Irakli Kobalia did it. At the beginning of the second half, players of “Kolkheti” shot the ball and it touched goalpost. This shot can be considered as the guests’. Later, Kobalia scored goal.
As for goal, Irakli Kobalia scored it at the 63rd minute. A 19-year-old forward of “Baia” scored 5 goals in the 3rd circle. 4 of them were headshots. Lomia could have showed himself but his shot was parried by defender. At the end of the match, if Omar Gogonaia (“Kolkheti”) had played well, perhaps, the guests could have taken point home.
After the match
Elguja Kometiani (head coach of “Baia”): “We expected a difficult match. I could say that both teams played devotedly. Before we scored goal, our opponent had good moment to score it. I think, we reached our goal to stay in Supreme League.
“Baia” (Zugdidi) – “Kolkheti” (Poti) 1:0 (0:0)
March 20, Zugdidi. “Gulia Tutberidze”.
“Baia”: Somkhishvili, Akubardia, Apakidze, Gamreklidze, Roin Oniani, Sikharulia (Nikoloz Shonia, 84), Rigvava (Ekhvaia, 52), Kobalia (Changelia, 90+1), Tsurtsumia, Shota Lomia, Vartagava.
Head coach: Elguja Kometiani.
“Kolkheti”: Lasha Dzagania, Tskhvitaria, Intskirveli, Makhviladze, Gelacheishvili, Gogonaia, Gavashelishvili (Kverenchkhiladze, 69), Gvalia, Gulua (Mdivnishvili, 27), Data Sichinava (Samadashvili, 78), Tsikarishvili.
Head coach: Soso Pilia.
Yellow cards: Sichinava (17), Gamreklidze (68).
Goal: 1:0 Kobalia (63).
Referees: Kh. Gagnidze; G. Chigogidze, L. Todria; A. Krichashvili.
XXVI round. March 20
Spartaki – Torpedo 2:2
Olimpi – Samtredia 4:0
Baia – Kolkheti 1:0
Zestaponi – Sioni 0:0
Dinamo – Wit Georgia postponed
| 1 | Zestaponi | 26 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 51-14 | 55 |
| 2 | Olimpi | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 40-19 | 54 |
| 3 | Dinamo | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 35-12 | 46 |
| 4 | Wit Georgia | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 28-29 | 38 |
| 5 | Baia | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 25-31 | 35 |
| 6 | Torpedo | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 17-17 | 33 |
| 7 | Sioni | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16-33 | 26 |
| 8 | Spartaki | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 26-32 | 24 |
| 9 | Kolkheti | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 16-37 | 24 |
| 10 | Samtredia | 26 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 20-50 | 20 |
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) - 13, 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.
Phridon Kervalishvili
