FC Gagra II 1-2 FC Lazika – Georgia Cup Upset as Visitors Clinch Late Win

FC Lazika claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over FC Gagra II in the Georgia Cup on 26 June 2026, producing a determined second-half performance to turn the match around at the Gagra Training Ground. The result sends Lazika through to the next round and hands the home side an early exit from the competition.

Match Overview

The contest began with both sides testing each other’s defensive lines, but it was FC Gagra II who struck first. Midfielder Davit Kvaratskhelia latched onto a loose ball inside the box and fired low past the Lazika goalkeeper in the 28th minute to give the hosts the lead. Gagra II carried that advantage into the break, leaving Lazika with work to do.

Second-Hand Turnaround

Lazika returned from the interval with renewed intensity. Their pressure paid off in the 61st minute when striker Levan Tchkonia swept home a cross from the right flank to level the score. The visitors continued to push, and their persistence was rewarded deep into stoppage time. In the 93rd minute, substitute Giorgi Mikeladze capitalised on a defensive misjudgement, poking the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper to snatch the winner.

Key Moments

• 28' – Davit Kvaratskhelia (FC Gagra II) opens the scoring with a low finish.
• 61' – Levan Tchkonia equalises for FC Lazika.
• 90+3' – Giorgi Mikeladze scores the dramatic winner for Lazika.

Tactical Story

FC Gagra II started brightly and controlled the first half through their midfield compactness, but they struggled to maintain that intensity after the break. Lazika adjusted by pushing their full-backs higher and using wider deliveries, which eventually unlocked the home defence. The winning goal came from a long ball that bypassed the Gagra II midfield line, exposing the central defenders’ lack of pace.

What This Means

For FC Lazika, the victory boosts morale in a cup run where they hope to challenge stronger sides from the top division. FC Gagra II must regroup and focus on their domestic league campaign, where they remain mid-table. The Georgia Cup continues to produce tightly contested matches, and this result highlights the competition’s unpredictability.