Match Report: Dinamo Tbilisi II Crushes Gardabani 4–1 in Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3

Dinamo Tbilisi II returned to winning ways in style on June 15, 2026, hammering Gardabani 4–1 at their home ground in the Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3. The young side, acting as the reserve team for the famous Dinamo Tbilisi, showcased their attacking potential with a relentless second-half display.

Match Overview

The match started evenly, with Gardabani taking a shock lead in the 18th minute. However, Dinamo Tbilisi II equalized before half-time and then exploded in the second period, scoring three unanswered goals. The visitors, Gardabani, were left to rue missed chances as the home side’s quality shone through.

Key Moments

• 18th minute: Gardabani struck first through Giorgi Beridze, who tapped in from a corner after a defensive mix-up.
• 38th minute: Dinamo Tbilisi II leveled when Luka Khuroshvili volleyed home a cross from the right flank.
• 55th minute: The hosts took the lead through Saba Gomelauri, who finished a one-two on the edge of the box.
• 68th minute: Vakhtang Kvaratskhelia made it 3–1 with a powerful header from a free kick.
• 82nd minute: Substitute Nikoloz Chikhladze added a fourth with a solo run, dribbling past three defenders before scoring.

Tactical Analysis

Dinamo Tbilisi II played a 4-3-3 formation, using their wide players to stretch Gardabani’s defense. After conceding early, they increased their pressing intensity and dominated possession (65% overall). Gardabani, set up in a 5-3-2, struggled to maintain shape once Dinamo’s midfielders began finding pockets of space between the lines.

Standout Players

• Luka Khuroshvili (Dinamo Tbilisi II) – Scored the crucial equalizer and was a constant threat with his dribbling.
• Vakhtang Kvaratskhelia (Dinamo Tbilisi II) – Dominated in the air, winning eight headers, and scored the third goal.
• Giorgi Beridze (Gardabani) – Despite the loss, he was a menace early on and scored a well-taken goal.

Season Impact

This victory lifted Dinamo Tbilisi II into the top half of the Erovnuli Liga 3 table, while Gardabani remained in a mid-table position. The result also highlighted the development of young talents within the Dinamo system, as the reserve team continues to blood future first-team players.