Georgia
Ukraine
Outstanding performance
Georgia•AttackerGeorgia controlled the game from start to finish, racking up 48 dangerous attacks to Ukraine's 17 and doubling their opponents in shots, yet couldn't find a way past a resolute Ukrainian defense marshaled by five saves from their goalkeeper. Ukraine, content to sit deeper and absorb pressure, made wholesale changes early in the second half with three substitutions at the break, refreshing their legs but never seriously threatening on the counter despite occasional forays through Vanat and Tsygankov. The match grew increasingly feisty after the interval, with six yellow cards shown in total as both sides' frustration boiled over, including a heated argument card for Goglichidze. Ultimately this was a game of territory without teeth - Georgia's dominance (73-43 in the dominance metric) counted for little without clinical finishing, and both nations will leave with a point that does little to change their Nations League trajectories.
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Giorgi Kochorashvili from Georgia wins a free kick on the right wing.
Luka Lochoshvili from Georgia commits a handball.
Anzor Mekvabishvili from Georgia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Oleh Ocheretko commits a foul for Ukraine.
Oleg OcheretkoYellow CardOleh Ocheretko from Ukraine receives a yellow card for a foul.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Anatoliy Trubin. The attempt was assisted by Giorgi Kvernadze.
Attempt saved. Oleh Ocheretko's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Giorgi Mamardashvili. The assist came from Viktor Tsygankov.
Anzor MekvabishviliYellow CardAnzor Mekvabishvili from Georgia receives a yellow card for a foul.
Anzor Mekvabishvili commits a foul for Georgia.
Danylo Sikan from Ukraine is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Ukraine: Viktor Tsygankov comes on for Oleksandr Zubkov.
Anzor Mekvabishvili from Georgia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Roman Yaremchuk of Ukraine.
Anzor Mekvabishvili from Georgia misses the attempt, sending a right-footed shot from outside the box too high after a set piece situation.
Valeriy BondarYellow CardValerii Bondar of Ukraine receives a yellow card for a foul.
Giorgi Tsitaishvili from Georgia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Valerii Bondar commits a foul for Ukraine.
Substitution for Georgia: Zuriko Davitashvili comes on for Giorgi Chakvetadze.
Substitution for Georgia: Anzor Mekvabishvili comes on for Otar Kiteishvili.
Attempt missed. Roman Yaremchuk's right-footed shot from outside the box is too high. Valerii Bondar provided the assist.
Foul committed by Giorgi Kvernadze of Georgia.
Yehor Nazaryna wins a free kick for Ukraine in the defensive half.
Substitution for Georgia: Giorgi Kvernadze comes on for Georges Mikautadze.
Substitution for Ukraine: Mykola Shaparenko comes on for Maksym Khlan.
Oleh Ocheretko from Ukraine misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high. Roman Yaremchuk provided the assist.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia had a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it was saved in the center of the goal by Anatoliy Trubin of Ukraine. The attempt was assisted by Giorgi Chakvetadze.
Attempt missed. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Georgia has a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Otar Kiteishvili.
Saba Goglichidze's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Giorgi Tsitaishvili.
Luka Lochoshvili commits a foul for Georgia.
Danylo Sikan wins a free kick for Ukraine in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Giorgi Chakvetadze of Georgia.
Oleksandr Zubkov from Ukraine is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Luka Lochoshvili from Georgia misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Giorgi Tsitaishvili with a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Georgia after Valerii Bondar concedes.
Saba GoglichidzeYellow CardSaba Goglichidze from Georgia receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Saba Goglichidze of Georgia.
Maksym Khlan wins a free kick for Ukraine in the defensive half.
Otar Kakabadze commits a foul for Georgia.
Oleh Ocheretko from Ukraine is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Giorgi Tsitaishvili of Georgia.
Oleksandr Zubkov from Ukraine is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Georgia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Valerii Bondar of Ukraine.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Otar Kiteishvili from Georgia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Danylo Sikan commits a foul for Ukraine.
Danylo SikanYellow CardDanylo Sikan from Ukraine receives a yellow card for a foul.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Otar Kiteishvili from Georgia.
The second half begins with the score tied at 0-0 between Georgia and Ukraine.
Substitution for Ukraine: Danylo Sikan comes on for Vladyslav Vanat.
Substitution for Ukraine: Oleh Ocheretko comes on for Oleksandr Pikhalionok.
Substitution for Ukraine: Roman Yaremchuk comes on for Matvii Ponomarenko.
The first half ends with the score at Georgia 0, Ukraine 0.
Attempt saved. Oleksandr Zubkov's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Giorgi Mamardashvili. The assist came from Valerii Bondar.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Oleksandr Zubkov wins a free kick for Ukraine in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Giorgi Chakvetadze of Georgia.
Otar Kiteishvili's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Giorgi Chakvetadze's cross.
Corner awarded to Georgia after Maksym Khlan concedes.
Corner awarded to Georgia after Eduard Sarapii concedes.
Otar Kiteishvili from Georgia misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it too high. Luka Lochoshvili provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Eduard Sarapii (Ukraine) takes a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Oleksandr Pikhalionok.
Vladyslav Vanat wins a free kick for Ukraine in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Giorgi Kochorashvili of Georgia.
Foul committed by Yehor Nazaryna of Ukraine.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Georgia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Anatoliy Trubin from Ukraine.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is caught offside for Georgia.
Matvii Ponomarenko wins a free kick for Ukraine in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Saba Goglichidze of Georgia.
Attempt missed. Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine) has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes wide to the right. Oleksandr Pikhalionok provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Giorgi Chakvetadze's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the center of the goal by Anatoliy Trubin. The assist came from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Saba Goglichidze from Georgia misses an attempt, heading the ball over the bar from very close range after a corner.
Giorgi Chakvetadze's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Anatoliy Trubin. The attempt was assisted by Saba Goglichidze.
Foul committed by Eduard Sarapii of Ukraine.
Giorgi Tsitaishvili from Georgia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Corner awarded to Georgia after a concession by Anatoliy Trubin.
Georges Mikautadze wins a free kick for Georgia in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Taras Mykhavko of Ukraine.
Vladyslav VanatYellow CardVladyslav Vanat of Ukraine receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Vladyslav Vanat of Ukraine.
Giorgi Kochorashvili from Georgia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Giorgi Kochorashvili commits a handball for Georgia.
Attempt missed. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Georgia takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes close and misses to the left from a direct free kick.
Foul committed by Eduard Sarapii of Ukraine.
Giorgi Chakvetadze from Georgia is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Oleksandr Zubkov of Ukraine.
Giorgi Chakvetadze from Georgia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Oleksandr Pikhalionok from Ukraine.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Oleksandr Pikhalionok wins a free kick for Ukraine in the defensive half.
Luka Lochoshvili commits a foul for Georgia.
Attempt blocked. Georges Mikautadze from Georgia has a right-footed shot from long range on the right that is blocked. Otar Kiteishvili provided the assist.
Giorgi Tsitaishvili from Georgia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Oleksandr Zubkov of Ukraine.
Attempt missed. Matvii Ponomarenko from Ukraine has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes wide to the right. He was assisted by Bohdan Mykhailichenko.
Attempt saved. Otar Kiteishvili from Georgia has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Anatoliy Trubin from Ukraine. The assist comes from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Foul committed by Matvii Ponomarenko of Ukraine.
Saba Goglichidze from Georgia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
First half begins.
Georgia scramble for stability after sacking Willy Sagnol just two days before facing high-flying Ukraine in Tbilisi. With interim boss Ramaz Svanadze in charge and the hosts already at the bottom of the group, Ukraine will look to build on their winning start and stretch Georgia's shaky defense.
