The Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3 delivered an absorbing contest on 28 May 2026 as FC Iberia Tbilisi 2010 and Iveria Khashuri played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Iberia Tbilisi stadium. Both sides showed plenty of attacking ambition but ultimately shared the spoils in a match that kept the mid-table battle finely balanced.

Match Overview

The encounter started at a brisk tempo, with the home side looking to assert their early dominance. Iberia Tbilisi 2010, a club with growing ambitions in Georgian football, controlled possession in the opening quarter-hour but found the Iveria Khashuri defence well organised. The visitors, known for their disciplined shape, frustrated the hosts and gradually grew into the game.

First Half – Stalemate Broken

Iberia Tbilisi 2010 broke the deadlock just before the half-hour mark. A well-worked move down the right flank saw the winger cut inside and deliver a low cross that was turned home from close range. The goal sparked a period of sustained pressure from the home side, but Iveria Khashuri remained compact and limited further clear chances.

As the half wore on, Iveria Khashuri began to find their rhythm. Their midfield unit started to win second balls, and they forced a couple of saves from the Iberia goalkeeper. The away side’s persistence paid off in first-half stoppage time when a set piece routine led to a headed equaliser, sending the teams into the break level at 1-1.

Second Half – Chances but No Winner

The second half followed a similar pattern. Iberia Tbilisi 2010 pushed forward in search of a second goal, with their striker hitting the post from a tight angle. Iveria Khashuri, however, remained dangerous on the counter-attack and nearly snatched a winner when their forward broke through one-on-one but shot wide.

Both managers made attacking substitutions, but neither defence was willing to yield. The final ten minutes saw end-to-end action, yet clear-cut opportunities were at a premium. The match ended 1-1, a result that felt fair given the balance of play.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Iberia Tbilisi 2010 54% – 46% Iveria Khashuri
• Shots on target: Iberia 4 – 3 Iveria
• Corners: Iberia 6 – 4 Iveria

Table Impact

The draw leaves both teams in the middle of the Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3 standings, with Iberia Tbilisi 2010 continuing their pursuit of a playoff push. Iveria Khashuri, meanwhile, will take confidence from a positive away performance as they aim to climb away from the relegation zone. The result means neither side gains significant ground, but the competitive display underlined the growing quality in Georgia’s third tier.