National stadium
Spectators: 10301 (Terracing: 7726,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Belcho Mominov made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rdth minute of the game Botchia Bitsadze who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bulgaria's Sasho Kazakov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 4 minutes into the match, Georgia's goal looked a bit too open when Anton Dobroslavski came free, but Tariel Lekov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Khudji Robakidze sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Belcho Mominov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Tariel Lekov made a huge save. Sasho Kazakov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Botchia Bitsadze, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Tariel Lekov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anton Dobroslavski, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 20th minute, Belcho Mominov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Bulgaria fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. When Georgia's Botchia Bitsadze in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bulgaria's goalie prevented a goal. After 28 minutes of play, Georgia's Nikoloz Karaulashvili made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Sasho Kazakov was left in no man's land by his defense there! Tariel Lekov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anton Dobroslavski, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Sasho Kazakov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Khudji Robakidze in the 35th minute of the match. Sasho Kazakov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Khudji Robakidze , even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice moves Anton Dobroslavski could shoot a difficult shot in the 40th minute, which Tariel Lekov however easily saved by the left post. Sasho Kazakov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Khudji Robakidze , who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. Georgia's Tariel Lekov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Georgia from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Bulgaria booed when Georgia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nikoloz Karaulashvili didn't get a good kick on the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Botchia Bitsadze to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute Anton Dobroslavski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tariel Lekov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Anton Dobroslavski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Georgia's Paata Abesadze was substituted for Khudji Robakidze . Georgia's Tariel Lekov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anton Dobroslavski in the 61st minute of play. Tariel Lekov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anton Dobroslavski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Georgia's Tariel Lekov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anton Dobroslavski in the 67th minute of play. In the 69th minute of the match, Botchia Bitsadze got a very nice opportunity to score, but Sasho Kazakov was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 71st minute Anton Dobroslavski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tariel Lekov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 72nd match minute, Bulgaria was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Belcho Mominov to maneuver through the defense. Belcho Mominov kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Sasho Kazakov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paata Abesadze in the 77th minute. 82 minutes into the match, Georgia's goal looked a bit too open when Anton Dobroslavski came free, but Tariel Lekov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Georgia made a substitution. Akim Shalikashvili replaced Nikoloz Karaulashvili. 86 minutes into the match, Bulgaria's goal looked a bit too open when Akim Shalikashvili came free, but Sasho Kazakov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 86th minute, Akim Shalikashvili made a precise shot to the right of Sasho Kazakov. Bulgaria's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. In the 90th minute, Anton Dobroslavski made a precise shot to the right of Tariel Lekov. Georgia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Anton Dobroslavski might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tariel Lekov. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Anton Dobroslavski ran back to his position shaking his head. Georgia's Tariel Lekov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anton Dobroslavski in the 93rd minute of play. 95 minutes into the game, Akim Shalikashvili recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sasho Kazakov. Akim Shalikashvili showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. Georgia played a much better game than Bulgaria and deserved their victory. The Bulgaria players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.
Change language
