Kolkheti 1913 Poti and Guria Lanchkhuti shared the points in a dramatic 2-2 draw in Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3 on 23 October 2026, with a late equaliser denying the home side victory.

Kolkheti 1913 Poti looked in control after building a two-goal lead, but Guria Lanchkhuti fought back in the second half and found a late leveller to cap an entertaining match. The result was a blow to Kolkheti’s push for the upper places in the Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3 table, while Guria took confidence from their refusal to give up.

Match overview

The home side started strongly and took the lead in the 14th minute when Giorgi Tsiklauri converted from close range after a flowing move down the left. Kolkheti doubled their advantage in the 49th minute through Luka Beridze, whose header from a corner beat the goalkeeper at the far post.

At 2-0, the match appeared to be moving towards a comfortable home win. Guria had other ideas. They pulled one back in the 67th minute when Saba Gogoladze finished off a quick counter-attack, and the visitors pushed more players forward in search of an equaliser. The pressure finally told in the 89th minute when substitute Tornike Kapanadze struck from inside the penalty area to make it 2-2.

Key moments

• 14th minute: Giorgi Tsiklauri gives Kolkheti 1913 Poti an early lead with a close-range finish.
• 49th minute: Luka Beridze heads home a corner to make it 2-0.
• 67th minute: Saba Gogoladze pulls one back for Guria Lanchkhuti after a fast break.
• 78th minute: Kolkheti’s goalkeeper makes a fine save to deny Guria an equaliser.
• 89th minute: Tornike Kapanadze scores late to complete the comeback for Guria.

Tactical story

Kolkheti 1913 Poti controlled the first hour with a compact midfield and purposeful attacks down the flanks. Their two-goal lead came from exactly the kind of chances they had been creating: a well-worked move for the opener and a set-piece header for the second. However, as the game wore on, Kolkheti dropped deeper and invited pressure.

Guria Lanchkhuti took advantage of that shift. Their midfield pushed higher, the wingers stayed wide to stretch the home defence, and the substitutes added fresh energy in the final 20 minutes. The equaliser was a reward for their persistence, even if Kolkheti will feel they should have managed the game better after going 2-0 up.

Standout performers

Giorgi Tsiklauri was a constant threat for Kolkheti 1913 Poti and took his goal well, while Luka Beridze was strong in the air at both ends of the pitch. The home side’s goalkeeper also made an important save late on, though he could not keep out the stoppage-time equaliser.

For Guria Lanchkhuti, Saba Gogoladze changed the momentum with his goal and direct running. Substitute Tornike Kapanadze made the biggest impact of all, scoring the late equaliser and giving his side a deserved point in the Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3.

What the draw means

Kolkheti 1913 Poti will see this as two points dropped. Leading 2-0 at home, they had a strong platform to secure a valuable win, but their failure to close out the game leaves them with a frustrating draw in the standings.

Guria Lanchkhuti, meanwhile, can take real encouragement from their second-half response. A point away from home after trailing by two goals is a sign of character, and the result keeps them competitive in the Georgia Erovnuli Liga 3 table. For Kolkheti, the focus will be on game management; for Guria, the challenge is to build on a resilient comeback performance.