FC Telavi Dominates Samtredia 3-0 in Georgia Erovnuli Liga 2

Match Time: 2026-05-24T20:00 | Final Score: Samtredia 0 – 3 FC Telavi

FC Telavi delivered a commanding away performance to thrash Samtredia 3-0 in the Georgian Erovnuli Liga 2 at the Erosi Manjgaladze Stadium. The result keeps Telavi firmly in the promotion race, while Samtredia’s relegation worries deepen. Telavi’s ruthless efficiency in front of goal and solid defensive work made the difference.

Match Overview

Telavi took an early lead in the 11th minute and never looked back. They doubled the advantage before half-time and added a third early in the second half. Samtredia rarely threatened, mustering only two shots on target. The visitors controlled possession (62%) and created numerous chances, with the third goal effectively killing off any hope of a Samtredia comeback.

Key Moments

• 11' (0-1): Telavi captain Giorgi Tskhadadze headed in from a corner to give the visitors the lead.
• 39' (0-2): A swift break ended with Lasha Beriashvili cutting inside and curling a shot into the far corner.
• 56' (0-3): Forward Levan Khmaladze latched onto a through ball, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted home.

Tactical Story

Samtriedia attempted a high press but was repeatedly caught out by Telavi’s direct passing into the channels. Telavi’s midfield trio dominated the center of the park, winning second balls and distributing efficiently. Samtredia’s attack lacked creativity and failed to test the Telavi goalkeeper consistently.

Standout Players

• Levan Khmaladze (FC Telavi): A goal and an assist, the forward was unplayable in the second half.
• Giorgi Tskhadadze (FC Telavi): The captain led by example with a goal and a solid defensive display.

Table and Season Impact

FC Telavi move to 3rd place in the Erovnuli Liga 2, just two points off the automatic promotion spot with five games left. Samtredia remain bottom of the table, now six points from safety. For Samtredia, this loss feels like a major blow to their survival hopes.