Match report

Georgia Stuns Bulgaria 3-0 in World Cup Qualifiers

Georgia
Georgia
3–0
FT
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Sep 7, 2025

Georgia stunned Bulgaria with a commanding 3-0 victory in their World Cup Qualifiers match on September 7, 2025. The Georgian team showcased exceptional teamwork and resilience, capitalizing on their early goals and maintaining pressure throughout the game. Key players like K. Kvaratskhelia and N. Gagnidze were instrumental in securing this crucial win for their team.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Georgia 3-0 Bulgaria
  • • Goals: K. Kvaratskhelia (30'), N. Gagnidze (44'), G. Mikautadze (65')
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Mekvabishvili (2'), L. Lochoshvili (9'), E. Tsenov (18'), M. Petkov (39'), A. Kraev (45+1'), K. Dimitrov (53')

Lineups

Georgia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 2 O. Kakabadze (D)
  • 5 S. Goglichidze (D)
  • 14 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 16 I. Azarovi (D)
  • 20 N. Gagnidze (M)
  • 6 G. Kochorashvili (M)
  • 15 A. Mekvabishvili (M)
  • 10 Z. Davitashvili (F)
  • 22 G. Mikautadze (F)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Kereselidze
  • 23 L. Gugeshashvili
  • 3 S. Khvadagiani
  • 4 G. Kashia
  • 8 B. Zivzivadze
  • 9 G. Guliashvili
  • 11 S. Lobjanidze
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili
  • 17 V. Mamuchashvili
  • 18 G. Abuashvili
  • 19 G. Tsitaishvili
  • 21 N. Lominadze

Bulgaria

Starting XI

  • 21 S. Vutsov (G)
  • 12 N. Minkov (D)
  • 5 K. Dimitrov (D)
  • 2 R. Bozhinov (D)
  • 13 E. Tsenov (D)
  • 14 A. Nedyalkov (D)
  • 16 M. Petkov (M)
  • 17 G. Milanov (M)
  • 8 A. Kraev (M)
  • 10 R. Kirilov (M)
  • 22 V. Nikolov (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Mitov
  • 23 I. Dyulgerov
  • 3 Z. Atanasov
  • 4 I. Gruev
  • 6 A. Petkov
  • 7 F. Nurnberger
  • 9 A. Kolev
  • 11 S. Kovachev
  • 15 S. Shopov
  • 18 I. Chochev
  • 19 M. Minchev
  • 20 L. Petkov

Timeline

  1. Georgia
    2' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mekvabishvili

    Foul

  2. Georgia
    9' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    Luka Lochoshvili

    Foul

  3. Bulgaria
    18' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    Emil Tsenov

    Foul

  4. Georgia
    30' Georgia Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Kvaratskhelia
  5. Bulgaria
    39' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    M. Petkov

    Argument

  6. Georgia
    44' Georgia Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Gagnidze · Assist: Z. Davitashvili
  7. Bulgaria
    45'+1 Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kraev

    Foul

  8. Bulgaria
    46' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kraev · On: I. Gruev
  9. Bulgaria
    46' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nikolay Minkov · On: Fabian Nürnberger
  10. Bulgaria
    53' Bulgaria Card · Yellow Card
    Kristian Dimitrov

    Foul

  11. Georgia
    65' Georgia Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze
  12. Georgia
    66' Georgia Var · Goal confirmed
    G. Mikautadze
  13. Bulgaria
    67' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Nikolov · On: Aleksandar Kolev
  14. Bulgaria
    67' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Milanov · On: I. Chochev
  15. Georgia
    77' Georgia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: B. Zivzivadze
  16. Georgia
    77' Georgia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Kvaratskhelia · On: G. Guliashvili
  17. Georgia
    77' Georgia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Giorgi Kochorashvili · On: V. Mamuchashvili
  18. Bulgaria
    80' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Petkov · On: S. Shopov
  19. Georgia
    83' Georgia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Davitashvili · On: S. Lobzhanidze
  20. Georgia
    83' Georgia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Kakabadze · On: Nodar Lominadze

Match Stats

Stat Georgia Bulgaria
Fouls 3 18
Pass Accuracy 90% 87%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 5
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 627 414
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 2.44 0.59
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 564 362
Shots Inside Box 10 4
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Kvaratskhelia's early goal in the 30th minute set the tone for Georgia's performance, giving them a psychological boost.
  • ▸ N. Gagnidze's well-timed goal just before halftime in the 44th minute sealed Bulgaria's fate and reduced their chances of a comeback.
  • ▸ G. Mikautadze's third goal in the 65th minute confirmed Georgia's dominance and sealed a comprehensive victory.