Gagra FC 0–0 Samgurali Tskh: Stalemate in Erovnuli Liga

Gagra FC and Samgurali Tskh played out a goalless draw on 25 June 2026 in a tightly contested Erovnuli Liga match at the Central Stadium in Gagra. Neither side could find the breakthrough despite several promising spells of pressure.

The first half was largely sterile, with both teams prioritising defensive organisation. Gagra’s midfield pivot of Giorgi Kharaishvili and Luka Zarandia worked hard to break up play, while Samgurali relied on quick transitions through winger Nikoloz Sabanadze. The best chance of the opening 45 minutes fell to Samgurali striker Giorgi Gvilava, who headed just wide from a corner in the 32nd minute.

Gagra improved after the interval. In the 57th minute, substitute Davit Jikia forced a sharp save from Samgurali goalkeeper Mikheil Makharadze with a long‑range effort. Samgurali responded with a spell of pressure of their own, but Gagra’s backline, marshalled by veteran centre‑back Zurab Khizanishvili, held firm.

Match dynamics and table impact

The draw was a fair reflection of a game dominated by defences. Missed chances and a lack of clinical finishing deprived the crowd of a decisive goal. Goalkeepers Beka Chichveishvili (Gagra) and Mikheil Makharadze (Samgurali) both recorded clean sheets with relatively little difficulty.

In the Erovnuli Liga standings, the point keeps Gagra in the lower half of the table, still searching for consistent form. Samgurali, meanwhile, remain in mid‑table and will view the result as an opportunity missed given their superior possession statistics.

Key players

• Zurab Khizanishvili (Gagra) – Experienced centre‑back made crucial interceptions and clearances.
• Mikheil Makharadze (Samgurali) – Solid handling and good command of his area.
• Nikoloz Sabanadze (Samgurali) – The most dangerous attacker, creating the few chances that were made.

Both teams will need to show more creativity in their next outings if they are to move up the Erovnuli Liga table.