In a thrilling encounter at the Georgia Erovnuli Liga 2, FC Sioni Bolnisi edged out Samtredia 3-2 on June 23, 2026, in a match that featured end-to-end action and a dramatic finish. The game, which kicked off at 01:00, saw Sioni Bolnisi come from behind to secure all three points.

Match overview: Five goals, high drama

Samtredia started brightly and took the lead in the 14th minute through a well-taken strike by Levan Gelashvili. The visitors doubled their advantage just before halftime, when Giorgi Megrelidze converted a penalty after a handball in the box. Sioni Bolnisi seemed shell-shocked but emerged for the second half with renewed determination.

The home side pulled one back in the 52nd minute, as Beka Tsiklauri fired home from a corner. The equalizer came in the 73rd minute, a stunning long-range effort from Dato Chagunava that left the Samtredia goalkeeper rooted. The comeback was completed in the 86th minute when substitute Zurab Meskhi scored with a clinical finish after a swift counter-attack, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans.

Key moments

• 14' – Levan Gelashvili puts Samtredia ahead with a composed finish.
• 45' (pen) – Giorgi Megrelidze doubles the lead from the spot.
• 52' – Beka Tsiklauri heads in from a corner to make it 2-1.
• 73' – Dato Chagunava unleashes a rocket to level the scores.
• 86' – Zurab Meskhi completes the turnaround for Sioni Bolnisi.

Tactical story

Sioni Bolnisi’s manager made crucial adjustments at halftime, shifting from a passive 4-3-3 to a more aggressive 4-2-4, which paid immediate dividends. Samtredia, who had dominated the first half, lost their shape after the break and were punished for defensive lapses. The home side’s pressing and quick transitions were key to their comeback.

Standings impact

The victory lifts FC Sioni Bolnisi up the Erovnuli Liga 2 table, giving them momentum for their promotion push. For Samtredia, the defeat is a blow after a strong first-half display, and they will need to address defensive concentration issues to remain in contention for the top places.