U21 League

Zestafoni Arena
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ivan Lysytsjkyi kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Naskhida Cheishvili got free with Artem Gordya in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Football Club Zestafoni's Ignatiy Pilievi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Lysytsjkyi in the 14th minute of play. Ignatiy Pilievi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ivan Lysytsjkyi in the 16th minute of play. After 16 played minutes FC Vershina ESPN got a freekick which was hit by Danylo Biloshapka. Paata Podolyakin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. FC Vershina ESPN's defense didn't have a chance, in the 19th minute, when Paata Podolyakin scored to the left of an out of position Artem Gordya, making the score, 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Volodymyr Beletskyi in the 22nd minute of play forced Football Club Zestafoni's goalkeeper Ignatiy Pilievi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Danylo Biloshapka hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Irvin McKieson took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 28th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Artem Gordya. FC Vershina ESPN's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lars Støylen during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Football Club Zestafoni's Ignatiy Pilievi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Lysytsjkyi in the 33rd minute of play. When Football Club Zestafoni's Paata Podolyakin in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Vershina ESPN's goalie prevented a goal. After 41 minutes, Paata Podolyakin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Football Club Zestafoni and the FC Vershina ESPN players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Football Club Zestafoni's Paata Podolyakin got a free kick in the 41st minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Paata Podolyakin in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Artem Gordya prevented the ball from getting in the gole.

The wind increased when Paata Podolyakin made the kick off in the second half. Football Club Zestafoni's Ignatiy Pilievi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ivan Lysytsjkyi in the 51st minute of play. When Football Club Zestafoni's Paata Podolyakin in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Vershina ESPN's goalie prevented a goal. Artem Gordya stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Paata Podolyakin's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. A collision led to Football Club Zestafoni getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Lars Støylen hit a great ball. Khvicha Pulishvili's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Artem Gordya read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. Ignatiy Pilievi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Volodymyr Beletskyi in the 77th minute of the match. Paata Podolyakin struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Artem Gordya didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Football Club Zestafoni. An unexpectedly hard shot by Naskhida Cheishvili in the 83rd minute of play forced FC Vershina ESPN's goalkeeper Artem Gordya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Artem Gordya stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Paata Podolyakin's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Danylo Biloshapka during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 89th match minute, FC Vershina ESPN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danylo Biloshapka to maneuver through the defense. Paata Podolyakin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mykhaylo Gladiy hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Football Club Zestafoni fans cheered their team off the field, for while FC Vershina ESPN had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.