“Metallurg” Rustavi scored three goals against “Teuta” Albania in the last 15 minutes. The fate of the match should have been decided earlier. The team of Koba Zhorzhikashvili played well and in spite of guest status it controlled the match.
It was pleasant to watch this match because before that “Torpedo” held unpleasant match against “Aktobe”. “Torpedo” did not justify our hopes and played draw. As for “Metallurg”, this team did not give a chance to “Teuta” and earned points for European Cup.
It is obvious that the fate of the match was decided at the end. Dimitri Tatanashvili scored the first goal of the match. He showed up on the field at the 75th minute. After two minutes, he scored goal against goalkeeper Bledan Rizvan. Soon, Givi Kvaratskhelia, captain of “Metallurg”, did the same. In overtime, he also scored penalty.
“Metallurg” will hold the next match on July 12. Of course, the team is considered as a favorite. This match will be held on Mikheil Meskhi stadium at 18:00.
First qualifying round of UEFA Europa League. “Niko Dovana” (Durres, Albania)
“Teuta” (Albania) – “Metallurg” (Georgia) 0:3 (0:0)
“Teuta”: Rizvan, Sheta (cap.), Buiu, Nika, Dosti (Eminhazeri, 72), Hoxha, Osmani (Bakias, 70), Jakupi, Mancaku (Pajazati, 63), Deliallisi, Veliaj.
Head coach: Hasan Lika.
“Metallurg”: Bediashvili, Kakushadze (Tekturmanidze, 46), Maisuradze, Sukhiashvili, Kvaratskhelia (cap.), Razmadze, Japaridze, Sikharulidze (Tatanashvili, 77), Sobrovolski (Mikaberidze, 60), Getsadze, Makhviladze.
Head coach: Koba Zhorzhikashvili.
Goals: Tatanashvili (77), Kvaratskhelia (84, 90 pe.).
Booked: Hoxha (56), Deliallisi (66), Sheta (92).
Referee: Pedrieg Saton (Ireland).
