Kolkheti 1913 Poti 0–1 FC Gonio
Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3 – 21 June 2026, 21:00

FC Gonio secured a narrow but precious 1–0 away victory over Kolkheti 1913 Poti in a tightly contested Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3 fixture. A first‑half goal proved enough to give the visitors three points, moving them closer to the promotion playoff places.

Match Overview

Both sides entered the match in the mid‑table region, but it was FC Gonio who showed more purpose in the final third. Kolkheti 1913 Poti struggled to create clear‑cut chances against a well‑organised away defence. The single goal, scored just before the half‑hour mark, stood as the game’s decisive moment.

Key Moments

• 26' Goal – FC Gonio 1–0: A corner was only partially cleared, and the ball fell to Gonio’s centre‑back, who smashed it into the roof of the net from eight yards.
• 44' Chance: Kolkheti’s best opportunity came just before half‑time, but a point‑blank header was superbly saved.
• 73' Red Card: Kolkheti’s midfielder received a second yellow card for a reckless tackle, reducing the home side to ten men.
• 89' Chance: Despite being a man down, Kolkheti almost equalised with a long‑range effort that whistled just wide.

Tactical Story

FC Gonio set up to frustrate Kolkheti, sitting deep and relying on counterattacks. After taking the lead, they defended in numbers, successfully nullifying the hosts’ attacking threats. Kolkheti 1913 Poti lacked creativity in midfield and were forced into speculative shots from distance. The red card further diminished their hopes of a comeback.

Standout Players

The Gonio goalscorer was the hero at both ends, making a vital goal‑line clearance in the second half. Kolkheti’s goalkeeper kept his side in the match with several fine stops, but he could do little about the opener. The away team’s defensive organisation as a unit earned them the clean sheet.

Standings Context

This win lifted FC Gonio to sixth place in the Erovnuli Liga 3 table, just two points outside the promotion playoff zone. For Kolkheti 1913 Poti, the defeat halted a four‑match unbeaten run and left them in ninth, needing a strong finish to avoid being dragged into a relegation fight.