Only two clubs of the Georgian legionaries made through to Europa League playoff. Solomon Kvirkvelia’s “Rubin” and Jaba Lipartia’s “Zorya” overcame Europa League third qualifying round.
After winning 3:2 over “Sturm” away, the Kazans had a chance to play from defense in the second leg which finished 1:1. Kvirkvelia played from start to finish.
Jaba Lipartia was a substitute in the match against “Charleroi”. “Zorya” won 3:0 and went through to the next round.
“Trabzonspor” coached by Shota Arveladze could not overcome Macedonian obstacle. After losing 0:1 to “Rabotnicki” away, the Turks played 1:1 home.
“Vitesse” failed to “Southampton”. The Dutch club lost the first match 0:3 and the second one 0:2. The Georgian football player played 90 minutes.
Georgian defender Ucha Lobzhanidze of “Omonia” played 90 minutes against Denmark’s “Brondby”. The match finished 2:2 and “Brondby” made through to playoff.
“Inter” Baku coached by Zaur Svanadze played a scoreless draw with “Atletico”. Zurab Khizanishvili, Nika Kvekveskiri and Lasha Kasradze played from start to finish. Giorgi Lomaia was a substitute.
Europa League playoff draw will be held today.