The final matches of the first circle finished at the national football championship. Bolnisi hosted the match between "Sioni" and "Olimpi" which finished with victory of the hosts. At the 36th minute, Irakli Modebadze, forward of "Olimpi", scored the first goal of the match. Revaz Gotsiridze, forward of "Sioni", scored another goal till the end of the half. Vladimir Ugrekhelidze ("Sioni") scored a decisive goal at the 60th minute - 2:1.
Hosts won other matches which were held on Sunday. Local team of Samtredia won over "Baia" Zugdidi 3:1. "Spartaki" lost against "Kolkheti" 0:1. Revaz Jikia scored a goal against "Spartaki" at the 83rd minute.
The guests scored the first goal in Samtredia as well as in Bolnisi. Lado Akhalaia scored a goal at the 56th minute. After one minute, Levan Bakuradze restored balance but soon after this, Paata Bakarandze advanced "Samtredia" (this player is from Zugdidi. He played for "Mglebi" and "Baia"). At the 80th minute, he could have scored his second goal when referee Davit Kharitonashvili awarded them with a penalty kick. But he could not use his chance. In spite of it, "Samtredia" managed to increase difference - after the assist of Bakarandze, Dato Kirkitadze scored a goal - 3:1.
IX round
October 2
Wit Georgia - Zestaponi 0:2
Torpedo - Dinamo 1:1
October 3
Kolkheti - Spartaki 1"0
Samtredia - Baia 3:1
Sioni - Olimpi 2:1
| 1 | Zestaponi | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 19-7 | 21 |
| 2 | Dinamo | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12-7 | 17 |
| 3 | Olimpi | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13-10 | 16 |
| 4 | Kolkheti | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11-8 | 14 |
| 5 | Wit Georgia | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10-12 | 13 |
| 6 | Sioni | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7-9 | 13 |
| 7 | Baia | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10-12 | 12 |
| 8 | Samtredia | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11-18 | 7 |
| 9 | Torpedo | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5-8 | 7 |
| 10 | Spartaki | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8-15 | 5 |
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
Giorgi Megreladze (Baia) - 6 (1), Jaba Lipartia (Wit Georgia) - 5 (1 penalty), Irakli Modebadze (Olimpi) - 5 (1), Rati Tsinamdzgvrishvili (Zestaponi) - 4, Tornike Aptsiauri (Zestaponi) - 3, Jaba Dvali (Zestaponi) - 3, Vakhtang Kvaratskhelia (Wit Georgia, Torpedo) - 3, Teimuraz Shonia (Spartaki) - 3 (1), Levan Khmaladze (Dinamo) - 3 (2).
Phridon Kervalishvili
