Dinamo Batumi fight back to snatch 2-2 draw at Dila Gori

Dila Gori and Dinamo Batumi played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Georgia Erovnuli Liga on Sunday, 13 September 2026. Dila looked set for victory after building a two-goal lead, but Batumi produced a late fightback to claim a point at the death.

The match was a tale of two halves in terms of momentum. Dila Gori were sharper in the first hour, while Dinamo Batumi finished strongly, using their substitutions to change the flow of the game and rescue a result that had seemed unlikely.

Match overview

Dila Gori took the lead in the 14th minute when Tornike Kapanadze found space inside the box and slotted a low shot past the goalkeeper. They doubled their advantage in the 51st minute through Levan Nonikashvili, whose powerful run from midfield ended with a precise finish into the bottom corner. At that stage, Dila appeared in control.

Dinamo Batumi responded by pushing more players forward and increasing the tempo. Their pressure paid off in the 78th minute when Giorgi Diasamidze scored with a header from a deep cross. Then, in the third minute of stoppage time, substitute Beka Kavtaradze struck a dramatic equaliser, turning in a loose ball after a scramble in the box to make it 2-2.

Key moments

• 14’ – Goal, Dila Gori: Tornike Kapanadze opened the scoring with a neat finish.
• 51’ – Goal, Dila Gori: Levan Nonikashvili doubled the lead after a driving run.
• 78’ – Goal, Dinamo Batumi: Giorgi Diasamidze headed home to reduce the deficit.
• 90+3’ – Goal, Dinamo Batumi: Beka Kavtaradze scored a dramatic late equaliser.

Tactical story

Dila Gori started in a 4-2-3-1 and looked to attack quickly through the middle, using Kapanadze’s movement to stretch Batumi’s back line. Their two-goal lead came from confident, positive play, and for much of the second half they looked comfortable sitting on their advantage. However, as Batumi pushed higher, Dila dropped too deep and invited pressure.

Dinamo Batumi’s manager made attacking substitutions that changed the game. The introduction of fresh legs in wide areas allowed Batumi to deliver more crosses, and the equaliser came from exactly that kind of pressure. Dila will be frustrated that they could not see out the match, while Batumi will take heart from their persistence and character.

Standout players

Tornike Kapanadze was a constant threat for Dila Gori and took his goal well. Levan Nonikashvili’s driving run and finish highlighted his quality in midfield. For Dinamo Batumi, Giorgi Diasamidze’s header gave them belief, and substitute Beka Kavtaradze made the decisive impact with the last-gasp equaliser. Both goalkeepers were busy, but it was the attacking players who defined the night.

Season impact

The draw keeps both clubs in the upper half of the Erovnuli Liga table, but it feels like two points dropped for Dila Gori and a point gained for Dinamo Batumi. Dila must learn to manage tight games more effectively if they are to challenge for the highest positions. Batumi, meanwhile, will use this comeback as evidence of their resilience as the season moves into its decisive phase.