FC Sioni Bolnisi Secure 2-0 Home Win Over Merani Martvili in Erovnuli Liga 2

FC Sioni Bolnisi continued their strong run in Georgia's second tier, the Erovnuli Liga 2, with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Merani Martvili on June 14, 2026. The match, played at the Sioni Stadium in Bolnisi, saw the home side control the game from start to finish.

First Half Control

Sioni Bolnisi started brightly, pressing high and forcing errors from the Merani defense. The opening goal arrived in the 31st minute when a looping cross was headed home by a forward. The home side could have doubled the lead before half-time but were denied by the Merani goalkeeper.

Second Half Decisive

Merani Martvili attempted to rally after the break but struggled to break down a disciplined Sioni defense. The visitors' best chance came in the 65th minute, but a last-ditch tackle preserved the clean sheet. Sioni sealed the win in the 82nd minute with a counter-attacking goal, finishing with a low shot into the corner.

Tactical Analysis

• Possession: Sioni dominated with 58% of the ball, dictating the tempo.
• Shots: The home side registered 12 shots, 6 on target, compared to Merani's 5 shots (2 on target).
• Set pieces: Both goals came from open play, with Sioni's attacking transitions proving lethal.

League Context

The victory keeps FC Sioni Bolnisi in the promotion race, now sitting third in the Erovnuli Liga 2 table. Merani Martvili, meanwhile, remain in mid-table, lacking consistency in their away form. The result extends Sioni's unbeaten run at home to five matches.