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FC Iberia 1999 Tbilisi

08-12 00:00

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115′

E. Kuliev

Z. Natchkebia

115′

J. Ende

n.sikharulashvili

112′

N. Dadiani

106′

D. Bent

105′

C.McKendry

S. Graham

102′

2-1

n.sikharulashvili

Assist: N. Dadiani

101′

Logan Wallace

T. Cosgrove

96′

J.Mceneff

90′

N. Botchorishvili

g.kobuladze

End 1-1

84′

A.Dzagania

78′

J.Mceneff

D.Sloan

78′

J. Ukek

M.Lusty

77′

A.Dzagania

V.Bedoshvili

77′

I. A. Abdullahi

B. Kardava

76′

1-1

james simpson

74′

1-0

V.Bedoshvili

Assist: n.sikharulashvili

67′

n.sikharulashvili

65′

P. O'Neill

M.Gibson

65′

a.bartishvili

G.Kutsia

65′

james simpson

R.Doherty

63′

J. Jinjolava

59′

S. Graham

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### UEFA Europa League: Iberia 1999 Tbilisi Held by Resilient Larne FC in 1-1 Draw FC Iberia 1999 Tbilisi and Larne FC played out an even 1-1 draw in their UEFA Europa League clash on August 12, 2026, leaving the tie perfectly balanced ahead of the return leg. The Georgian hosts controlled large portions of the match but were denied by a disciplined Larne side that took its chance when it mattered. #### Match Overview Under the floodlights in Tbilisi, Iberia 1999 enjoyed the majority of possession and created the better openings, but Larne’s compact and organised defensive structure kept the hosts from pulling away. The visitors, competing in European competition with characteristic determination, struck on the counter-attack to take the lead and then defended stubbornly to secure a valuable away draw. #### Key Moments - **Larne’s opener:** Against the run of play, Larne punished a defensive slip with a quick forward move, finishing calmly to silence the home crowd. - **Iberia’s equaliser:** The hosts responded with increased urgency and found the breakthrough through a well-placed effort following a sustained spell of pressure. - **Late chances:** Iberia pushed for a winning goal in the final minutes, but Larne’s goalkeeper produced a series of solid saves to preserve the draw. #### Tactical Story Iberia 1999 Tbilisi dictated the tempo, using quick passing between midfield and attack to stretch the Larne defence. Their full-backs pushed high and created overloads in wide areas, but too often their final delivery was repelled by a well-positioned backline. Larne, by contrast, sat deep and relied on a direct outlet to turn defence into attack. The plan worked well, and the Northern Irish side will be particularly pleased with their shape and composure under sustained pressure. #### What It Means The 1-1 draw gives Larne FC a clear advantage heading into the second leg, as any scoring draw on home soil would see them through. Iberia 1999 will rue their missed chances but remain very much in the contest. With everything to play for, the return fixture promises another tight and tactical encounter between two sides with genuine European ambitions.