Match Report
The table gap was wide: 33 points between FC Tbilisi (2nd, 49 pts) and Gardabani (13th, 16 pts). Recent form told a different story for FC Tbilisi: only 8th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Against a league average of 1.46 goals per team per game, Gardabani ran at 0.82 scored and 2.41 conceded, FC Tbilisi at 2.45 and 0.64.
Gardabani had lost three in a row. FC Tbilisi came in having won five on the spin, having scored in 15 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Gardabani held 2 points of 15 and FC Tbilisi 15.
Ameris Stadioni, Khelovnursapariani Moedani staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. On the scoreboard, FC Tbilisi led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Gardabani: Raul Gadzhiev (40') · FC Tbilisi: Guram Lukava (31'), Toheeb Asimu (43'), Shola Tayo Olukoya (65')
Key stats
Possession: Gardabani 44% · FC Tbilisi 56% · Total shots: 8-19 · On target: 4-8 · Corners: 1-6