Merani Martvili suffered a heavy 4-2 home defeat to FC Sioni Bolnisi in the Georgia Erovnuli Liga 2 on August 25, 2025. The match was a high-scoring affair that saw the visitors claim a convincing victory despite a late fightback from the hosts. Sioni Bolnisi raced into a commanding lead, scoring three times in a dominant first-half display. They added a fourth early in the second half before Merani Martvili mounted a response, scoring two consolation goals to add some respectability to the scoreline. The result was a significant setback for Merani's defensive record and highlighted Sioni Bolnisi's attacking potency in the second division.