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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები's Khristesia Babadishev started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Halstead's Goderdzi Gadaevi, in the 4th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Halstead. If Goderdzi Gadaevi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vano Gvaramadze stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emiriev Jandieri's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. If Goderdzi Gadaevi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები fans' excitement grew in the 12th match minute when ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები's Nukri Pachalia looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Halstead's Emiriev Jandieri in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები's goalie prevented a goal. Nukri Pachalia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tshalkhia Gadaevi having to interfere. ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები's Vano Gvaramadze played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emiriev Jandieri in the 23rd minute of play. With a little luck, Halstead's Tshalkhia Gadaevi got control of the ball when Nukri Pachalia tried to sneak it across the goal line. 26 minutes into the game, Khristesia Babadishev recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tshalkhia Gadaevi. Khristesia Babadishev showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. After a rather tough play, ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები's Davit Torotadze got a free kick in the 37th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Emiriev Jandieri to make the kick off. Vano Gvaramadze didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Goderdzi Gadaevi went, in the 52nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Emiriev Jandieri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vano Gvaramadze was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Botchia Kamadadze. Emiriev Jandieri struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Vano Gvaramadze didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Halstead. After a rather tough play, ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები's Bidzina Pulishvili got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Goderdzi Gadaevi's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Vano Gvaramadze firmly grabbed it by the left post. After having played for 66 minutes, Kvarkvare Mkheidze managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Halstead's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kvarkvare Mkheidze was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Goderdzi Gadaevi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 73 minutes into the match, Goderdzi Gadaevi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Vano Gvaramadze. ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Goderdzi Gadaevi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. Vano Gvaramadze made a fantastic save in the 76th minute, when Goderdzi Gadaevi sent off a good shot on target. Emiriev Jandieri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vano Gvaramadze showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiriev Jandieri, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. After having played for 88 minutes, Emiriev Jandieri managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Halstead's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emiriev Jandieri was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Halstead's Goderdzi Gadaevi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Vano Gvaramadze. That made the score 2-4 after 91 minutes of play. Roland Khatiashvili kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Halstead played a much better game than ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები and deserved their victory. The ს.კ ძმრიანი ნასკები players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.