Guria Lanchkhuti secured a confident 2-0 home victory over Dinamo Tbilisi II in Georgia’s Erovnuli Liga 3 on 17 September 2026. Two well-worked goals and a solid defensive display gave the hosts all three points in a match that underlined their promotion ambitions.

Erovnuli Liga 3 is a competitive division where consistency and home form are crucial, and Guria Lanchkhuti delivered exactly what was needed. Dinamo Tbilisi II, the reserve side of Georgia’s most famous club, arrived with young legs and technical promise, but they struggled to break down an organised and motivated home team.

Match overview

Guria Lanchkhuti started brightly, pressing Dinamo Tbilisi II in their own half and forcing early mistakes. The hosts looked the more mature side, using their experience to control the tempo and create chances through the wide areas. Dinamo Tbilisi II tried to play out from the back, but Guria’s front line worked tirelessly to cut off passing lanes.

The opening goal came in the 28th minute. A flowing move down the right ended with a low cross into the box, where Giorgi Kapanadze arrived ahead of his marker to steer the ball past the goalkeeper. It was a goal that rewarded Guria’s early dominance and gave them a platform to build on.

Dinamo Tbilisi II responded with a spell of possession before half-time, but they lacked a cutting edge. Their best chance came from a free-kick just outside the area, which curled narrowly over the crossbar. Guria went into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead.

Key moments

• 28’ – Guria Lanchkhuti 1-0: Giorgi Kapanadze converts a low cross from the right.
• 44’ – Dinamo Tbilisi II chance: A free-kick drifts just over the bar.
• 63’ – Guria Lanchkhuti 2-0: Luka Tsereteli doubles the lead with a calm finish inside the penalty area.
• 76’ – Dinamo Tbilisi II pressure: A goalmouth scramble is cleared by the Guria defence.
• 89’ – Guria Lanchkhuti clean sheet: The hosts see out the closing stages without further threat.

Tactical story

Guria Lanchkhuti set up in a balanced 4-3-3, with energetic wingers and a midfield trio that screened the defence effectively. They were happy to let Dinamo Tbilisi II have possession in harmless areas, then pounce on loose touches and launch quick attacks. That approach produced both goals and kept the visitors from finding any rhythm in the final third.

Dinamo Tbilisi II, as expected, showed flashes of technical quality. Their young players combined neatly in midfield and tried to use one-twos to open space. However, they were often let down by a lack of physical presence in the box and by Guria’s disciplined back four, which held its shape throughout.

Standout performers

Giorgi Kapanadze was a constant menace with his movement and finishing, while Luka Tsereteli’s second-half goal capped a strong all-round display in midfield. Guria’s goalkeeper was rarely tested but commanded his area well, and the centre-back pairing dealt comfortably with everything Dinamo Tbilisi II threw at them. For the visitors, their left winger was the most inventive player, but he lacked support in the final third.

Erovnuli Liga 3 impact

The victory strengthens Guria Lanchkhuti’s position in the upper part of the Erovnuli Liga 3 table and gives them momentum for the weeks ahead. Dinamo Tbilisi II remain a development-focused side, and while results are important, the experience gained by their young players will be valuable. For Guria, however, this was a statement win: efficient, organised, and exactly the kind of performance that turns a promising season into a promotion challenge.