League

Hove Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Sabir Gvaramadze took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute, Djojiki Aragvsky hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Valiko Sulaberidze took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gia Sagharadze, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Georgia Football Club's Valiko Sulaberidze played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gia Sagharadze in the 8th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Naskhida Pozharskiy could shoot a difficult shot in the 13th minute, which Valiko Sulaberidze however easily saved by the left post. Djondo Milakiev charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Djondo Milakiev the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 15 played minutes Georgia Football Club got a freekick which was hit by Djondo Milakiev. Djondo Milakiev kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Archil Jachvadze took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sabir Gvaramadze, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Naskhida Pozharskiy got free with Valiko Sulaberidze in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gia Sagharadze in the 28th minute of play forced Georgia Football Club's goalkeeper Valiko Sulaberidze to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 30th minute Gia Sagharadze shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Valiko Sulaberidze saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 33rd minute Sachino Nad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Archil Jachvadze saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Valiko Sulaberidze came out of the goal in the 36th minute to try and stop a shot by Hove AFC's Naskhida Pozharskiy. But to his dismay, Naskhida Pozharskiy quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sachino Nad in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Archil Jachvadze saved Hove AFC from getting behind. After 47 minutes of play, Georgia Football Club's Sachino Nad made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Archil Jachvadze was left in no man's land by his defense there! The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Gia Sagharadze made the kick off in the second half. Goderdzi Babadishev's late challenge caught a Georgia Football Club's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Goderdzi Babadishev helped the player get up and apologised. After 56 played minutes Hove AFC got a freekick which was hit by Goderdzi Babadishev. Sabir Gvaramadze fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Archil Jachvadze having to interfere. After 60 minutes of play Hove AFC's Djoto Levidze was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 60th match minute, Hove AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Djoto Levidze to maneuver through the defense. Naskhida Pozharskiy's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Valiko Sulaberidze read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. A collision led to Hove AFC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Semen Topnikov hit a great ball. After 67 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Hove AFC! Nukri Pachalia placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Naskhida Pozharskiy recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Naskhida Pozharskiy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 79 minutes into the match, Naskhida Pozharskiy had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Valiko Sulaberidze. Georgia Football Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Naskhida Pozharskiy was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-1. Archil Jachvadze showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sabir Gvaramadze, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Gia Sagharadze fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valiko Sulaberidze having to interfere. Valiko Sulaberidze showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Naskhida Pozharskiy in the 98th minute of the match. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Hove AFC fully deserved thier win.