Match report
Georgia Stuns Bulgaria 3-0 in World Cup Qualifiers
Georgia
3–0
FT
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
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2' Georgia Card · Yellow CardA. MekvabishviliFoul
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9' Georgia Card · Yellow CardLuka LochoshviliFoul
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18' Bulgaria Card · Yellow CardEmil TsenovFoul
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30' Georgia Goal · Normal GoalK. Kvaratskhelia -
39' Bulgaria Card · Yellow CardM. PetkovArgument
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44' Georgia Goal · Normal GoalN. Gagnidze · Assist: Z. Davitashvili -
45'+1 Bulgaria Card · Yellow CardA. KraevFoul
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46' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Kraev · On: I. Gruev -
46' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 2Off: Nikolay Minkov · On: Fabian Nürnberger -
53' Bulgaria Card · Yellow CardKristian DimitrovFoul
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65' Georgia Goal · Normal GoalG. Mikautadze -
66' Georgia Var · Goal confirmedG. Mikautadze -
67' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 3Off: V. Nikolov · On: Aleksandar Kolev -
67' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Milanov · On: I. Chochev -
77' Georgia subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Mikautadze · On: B. Zivzivadze -
77' Georgia subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Kvaratskhelia · On: G. Guliashvili -
77' Georgia subst · Substitution 3Off: Giorgi Kochorashvili · On: V. Mamuchashvili -
80' Bulgaria subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Petkov · On: S. Shopov -
83' Georgia subst · Substitution 4Off: Z. Davitashvili · On: S. Lobzhanidze -
83' Georgia subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.