Dinamo Batumi 3-1 Samgurali Tskh | Georgia Erovnuli Liga
9 May 2026, 01:00 local time

Dinamo Batumi Dominate in Comfortable Home Win

Dinamo Batumi continued their strong form in the Georgia Erovnuli Liga with a convincing 3-1 victory over Samgurali Tskh. The hosts controlled proceedings from start to finish, showcasing their title credentials. Batumi moved into second place in the table with the win, while Samgurali remained in the lower half.

Early Pressure Pays Off

Batumi took the initiative early, and their aggressive pressing forced Samgurali into mistakes. In the 12th minute, Giorgi Gogolashvili opened the scoring with a composed finish after a slick passing move. The home side continued to dominate possession, and their second goal came just before the half-hour mark. A corner was not cleared properly, and Luka Zarandia smashed the ball into the net from close range.

Samgurali Pull One Back but Batumi Stay Strong

Samgurali showed resilience and pulled a goal back in the 38th minute through a long-range effort by David Khocholava that took a deflection and wrong-footed the Batumi goalkeeper. However, the visitors were unable to build on that momentum, and Batumi restored their two-goal lead just before half-time. A rapid counter-attack ended with Nika Kacharava finishing smartly.

Second Half Controlled

The second half lacked the same intensity, as Batumi focused on protecting their lead. Samgurali pushed forward but created few clear chances. Batumi’s defense, led by captain Giorgi Navalovski, remained solid. The hosts could have added a fourth but were denied by the woodwork and some good saves.

Looking Ahead

Batumi will take confidence from this performance as they eye the league title. Samgurali, meanwhile, need to regroup after a defeat that leaves them in mid-table.