Because of heavy snow 2 matches of the 19th round were postponed in Imereti region. The matches “Meshakhte”-“Norchi Dinamo” and “Gagra”-“Chikhura” were not held. We were told that “Chikhura” could not travel because of snow.
“Dila” Gori beat “Samgurali” Tskhaltubo 1:0 and is in the 2nd place now. “Dinamo” Batumi won the central match of the round. “Dinamo” beat “Guria” Lanchkhuti 4:1.
“Merani” Martvili won its match and advance in the schedule. The team of Malkhaz Jvania scored 4 goals. After losing the first round 1:2, “Adeli” took revenge and beat “Mertskhali” 3:0. “Kolkheti” won over “Skuri” Tsalenjikha” 2:0. The only draw was played between “Lokomotive” Tbilisi and “Chkherimela” Kharagauli.
The next round matches will be held on March 9.
XIX round, March 4
Merani – Chiatura 4:0 (I circle 2:0)
Lokomotive – Chkherimela 0:0 (1:1)
Kolkheti (Kh) – Skuri 2:0 (0:0)
Adeli – Mertskhali 3:0 (1:2)
Guria – Dinamo (Tb) 1:4 (1:5)
Samgurali – Dila 0:1 (1:2)
Meshakhte – N. Dinamo postponed
Gagra – Chikhura postponed
Imereti rested
| M | W | D | L | B | P | ||
| 1 | Merani | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 38-10 | 40 |
| 2 | Dila | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 35-16 | 38 |
| 3 | Gagra | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 40-12 | 37 |
| 4 | Dinamo (Tb) | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 39-9 | 36 |
| 5 | Guria | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 35-35 | 31 |
| 6 | Chikhura | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 30-16 | 31 |
| 7 | Kolkheti (Kh) | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 16-14 | 24 |
| 8 | Samgurali-2009 | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 22-32 | 23 |
| 9 | Imereti | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 19-24 | 19 |
| 10 | N. Dinamo | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 23-33 | 19 |
| 11 | Mertskhali | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 29-45 | 19 |
| 12 | Meshakhte | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 21-27 | 18 |
| 13 | Adeli | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 24-30 | 17 |
| 14 | Lokomotive | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 18-28 | 17 |
| 15 | Skuri | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 17-32 | 15 |
| 16 | Chkherimela | 17 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 19-33 | 14 |
| 17 | Chiatura | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14-46 | 12 |
Notes:
According to Prof-league regulation, in case of equal points places will be found out considering the following things: 1.Number of wins; 2. Final results (number of goals and ball difference);3. Scored goals and received goals; 4.Number of scored goal; 5. Scored goals in exterior matches; 6.Fair play rules 7.Voting.
After 4 rounds two outsider clubs fall down in first league in XXIII Championship. An the club which will win the 8th place will play against the third place-owner and in case of win will remain in the first league.
Clubs which will take the 16th and the 17th places will leave First League. These clubs will be replaced by winners in West and East zones of Second League.
Phridon Kervalishvili
