Matches between these two clubs are always interesting. The same happened this time. In spite of not so pleasant debut, the match justified hopes of fans.
In the tournament schedule neighboring clubs are in different financial situation. "Samtredia" is still looking for sponsor. As for "Torpedo", serious sponsor is financing the club. Many players were invited but yet, there is no result. Though, it is too early to talk about it. If we take into consideration the level of Georgian Championship, we can say that "Torpedo" had not successful start.
Both coaches used the same tactic - 4-4-2. From "Torpedo" Vakhtang Kvaratskhelia had a debut match. Before that he was playing for "Wit Georgia" and he scored 2 goals in the match against "Samtredia". It is natural the hosts did not like that he was playing for "Kutaisi" but thanks to defenders of "Samtredia", they did not let the forward show his possibilities.
The first dangerous moment at the goal of "Torpedo" was at the 24th minute when Digmelashvili lost ball on his own field. Parulava could do nothing in defence and Pavliashvili used this. Ilia attacked "Torpedo" from the right and assisted to Tkemaladze. Midfielder of the hosts shot the ball but the left goalpost of "Torpedo" hindered his attempt. After this the guests attacked their opponents. This attack ended up with shot of Tarkhnishvili but Dzagania parried the ball. Kvaratskhelia was trying to show himself. Debutant of "Torpedo" kicked the ball but it touched Shalikashvili and left the pitch. Givi Chkhetiani tried to score a goal with head but Dzagania caught the ball.
Before the end of the half, both teams had some chances but goal was not scored. One thing is worth mentioning: the hosts became more active during this period and their advantage was obvious.
Before the break, Nestor Mumladze, coach of "Torpedo", substituted Tarkhnishvili with Nika Kvaskhvadze. Kvaskhvadze is not so productive player as he was in Zestaponi. The second half started with inexact free kick of Chikviladze. After this the hosts took dangerous corner kick. After the kick of Chomakhidze, Tkemaladze shot the ball with head but missed the goal.
At the 53rd minute, "Samtredia" almost scored in their own goal but Dzagania improved mistake of Shalikashvili. After two minutes, Kvilitaia made a mistake and Tkemaladze almost scored a goal. But Maksime caught the ball. During 5 minutes Khachiperadze, former player of "Samtredia", shot twice toward the goal of his former club. But goalkeeper Dzagania played well as usual.
At the 74th minute of the match, the only one goal was scored from standard situation.
Davit Kirkitadze shot the ball, then Kakaladze changed the direction of it and the ball entered the goal of "Torpedo" - 1:0.
The guests felt the danger of losing the match and attacked the goal of the opponent club. In spite of their great desire, they could do nothing. "Torpedo" had the most real moment to score a goal at the 81st minute when Kvaratskhelia assisted the ball to Kemukhtashvili. Young midfielder kicked the ball but he could not do anything against Dzagania. Until the final whistle of Silagadze the scored was not changed.
Gela Sanaia (head coach of "Samtredia"): "We may deserve to win. "Torpedo" played well but my boys played more devotedly. I am satisfied with their play and the result. We will try to improve our mistakes in the next match".
10. 09 16:00 Samtredia. "Erosi Manjgakadze". 1500 spectators
Samtredia - Torpedo 1:0 (0:0)
Samtredia: Dzagania, Gogia, Tornike Shalikashvili, Lasha Kebadze, Bakuradze, Kupreishvili (Chkhikvadze, 73), Tkemaladze, Pavliashvili (Davit Kirkitadze, 67), Chomakhidze, Kakaladze, Kverenchkhiladze (Bakarnadze 79).
Coach: Gela Sanaia
Torpedo: Kvilitaia, Dachi Popkhadze, Sevasti Todua, Chikviladze, Parulava, Digmelashvili, Giorgi Datunaishvili, Givi Chkhetiani (Levan Kirkitadze, 63), Khachiperadze (Kemukhtashvili 79), Tarkhnishvili (Nika Kvaskhvadze 46), Kvaratskhelia.
Coach: Nestor Mumladze
Goal: Kakaladze (74)
Yellow card: Khachiperadze (11)
Referee: Lasha Silagava
| m | w | d | l | b | p | |
| 1. Zestaponi | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 2. Wit Georgia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 3. Kolkheti | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 5 |
| 4. Baia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 5. Dinamo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 6. Olimpi | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 7. Spartaki | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 8. Samtredia | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 9. Sioni | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 4 |
| 10.Torpedo | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1:3 | 2 |
September 11
Baia - Zestaponi; Kolkheti - Dinamo; Sioni - Wit Georgia; Olimpi - Spartaki
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.
Topscorers
Vakhtang Kvaratskhelia (Wit Georgia/ Topredo)- 3, Thierry Clovis (Spartak)-2, Teimuraz Shonia (Spartak)-2, Rati Tsinamzgvrishvili (Zestaponi)-2, Jaba Lipartia (Wit Georgia)-2(1- penalty)
Zaza Letodiani from Samtredia
