Georgia Cup – Round of 64
Date: 26 June 2026 | Venue: Ozurgeti Central Stadium

Match Summary

FC Gori secured a comfortable 3-1 away victory over FC Mertskhali Ozurgeti in the Georgia Cup first round. The visitors took control of the match early and never looked back, scoring twice before half-time. FC Mertskhali Ozurgeti pulled one back after the break, but FC Gori immediately restored their two-goal cushion to kill off any hopes of a comeback.

How the Goals Unfolded

• 14' – FC Gori open the scoring with a header from a corner.
• 38' – A well-placed shot from the edge of the area makes it 2-0.
• 63' – FC Mertskhali Ozurgeti get a lifeline after a defensive mix-up allows a tap-in.
• 71' – FC Gori immediately hit back, finishing a rapid counter-attack to make it 3-1.

Tactical Battle

FC Gori set up to dominate midfield and used width to stretch the home defence. Their full-backs pushed high, creating overloads that led to the first two goals. FC Mertskhali Ozurgeti improved in the second half by pressing higher, but their defensive frailties were exposed again on the counter. The home side lacked the quality to break down a disciplined FC Gori backline after conceding the third.

Man of the Match

FC Gori’s left winger was a constant threat, scoring one goal and setting up another with a pinpoint cross. His dribbling and pace troubled the defence all evening.

Tournament Implications

FC Gori advance to the next round with a professional away performance. FC Mertskhali Ozurgeti exit the cup, but they showed fight after the break. The result was a fair reflection of the teams’ respective levels on the night.