Nikoloz Gelashvili Plays for "Bochum"

26-year-old Georgian forward Nikoloz Gelashvili will play for German “Bochum”. This issue is already decided, the agreement is reached – according to the German edition. After 19 rounds, “Bochum” is in the 9th place in Bundesliga 2. Though, football fans know that it is a traditional club ...

Champion of Rehearsal of Super Cup.

After New Year, “Zestafoni”, champion of Georgia, held the first sparring in football. The team of Giorgi Chiabrishvili hosted FC “Gagra”, owner of Cup, on training base and beat 5:2. Two new players (Davit Razhamashvili and Davit Mujiri) of the host team scored goals ...

"Zestaponi" is Unstoppable in Martvili Too.

“Zestaponi” steadied its leadership with winning the match in Martvili. “Zestaponi” is the only club which won the match in Martvili during this season. At the 52th minute “Zestaponi” scored the first goal and finally the matches ended – 0:2. “Zestaponi” scored the both goals from long distance ...

"Zestafoni" - Double Champion.

The 18th round matches were held at the national football championship. “Zestafoni”, current champion of the country, guaranteed winter championship. If “Zestafoni” wins over “Merani” Martvili on December 22, the team will become leader of the second round schedule ...

Two Different Halves.

Such type matches are always paid attention in any countries’ football championship. Matches between the best Georgian clubs are always spectacular in recent years and the same happened in this match. Many times champion “Dinamo” lost with active champion “Zestaponi” – 1:5 ...

Thriller of "Zestaponi"-"Torpedo" is Beyond Cup in 4 Minutes.

“Zestaponi” became the fourth semifinalist of Davit Kipiani Cup. “Zestaponi” won over “Torpedo” Kutaisi in a very dramatic match, which was held at the stadium named after Davit Abashidze. “Zestaponi” beat “Torpedo” and went through the next stage ...

"Zestafoni" Returns Leadership.

The stadium was in good condition for showing possibilities. In fact, during whole match “Zestaponi” had advantages, Giorgi Chaberashvili’s team managed to use two moments from many dangerous moments and it was quite enough for achieving their goal ...

Akpala Scored Two Goals.

After successful playing of “Dinamo” Tbilisi in the qualifying round of UEFA Cup 2004, Georgian clubs has never been so close to the group round of European tournaments. “Zestafoni” has a strong opponent but after the first match, Georgians were full with optimism ...

Georgian duo's comeback hopes.

FC Zestafoni and FC Dinamo Tbilisi have the chance to write a new chapter in the history of Georgian club football when they conclude their UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday. FC Zestafoni and FC Dinamo Tbilisi have the chance to cause a real stir on Thursday ...

45+45: Two Different "Zestafoni".

“Zestafoni” was scored three goals and it is too many for a home match. Though, fans applauded the club and the club really deserved it – for the second 45 minutes when the team of Giorgi Chiabrishvili attacked its opponent. “We watched two different halfs" ...

Geguchadze takes leave of Zestafoni.

FC Zestafoni will host Club Brugge KV in their play-off first leg on Thursday with assistant coach Georgy Chiabrishvili at the helm after Gia Geguchadze handed in his resignation. Geguchadze, whose side were beaten 2-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round ...

Championship Start of "Zestafoni".

The first match of the 23rd National football championship which was held in Kutaisi can be considered as the match of the season. Both teams - "Torpedo"" and "Zestafoni" are fighting for the champion title. Besides that, regional derby is always tense and interesting ...

Kienast takes Sturm a step closer.

Roman Kienast's strike proved the difference between the two sides as the Austrian champions moved closer to a return to the group stage. SK Sturm Graz edged closer to their first UEFA Champions League group stage appearance since 2000/01 thanks to a 1-0 home defeat of FC Zestafoni ...

Gia Geguchadze: "Zestafoni" Can Do More".

After the match of “Zestafoni” – “Sturm”, head coaches of the teams held press conference for journalists. First, host head coach Gia Geguchadze showed up at the press conference - "We had advantage for the whole match but after scoring goal we made mistake and our opponent use it" ...

Wolves do not Leave "Zestafoni" Alone.

After the match of the second qualifying round in Chisinau, champion of Georgia looked like a winner fighter who came out of wolf’s lair. Players of “Zestafoni” were injured in this match and because of that some players could not participate in the match against Austrians ...

Wolf steals Sturm advantage against Zestafoni.

SK Sturm Graz go into their home encounter against FC Zestafoni next week with a slender advantage following a 1-1 draw in Tbilisi. The Georgian side thought that they had stolen a march on Frank Foda's charges when Nikoloz Gelashvili broke the deadlock after 74 minutes ...

I Wish Popkhadze Success, But not for Tomorrow.

The schedule of holding pre-match press-conference was changed due to 2-hour late arrival of Austrian club in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. Franco Foda head coach of “Sturm” Graz talked to journalists after the training. Before him, Gia Geguchadze head coach of “Zestaponi” talked to journalists ...

"Zestafoni" will Host Austrians in Tbilisi.

Because of some violations while the match against Moldovan champion, “Zestafoni” will have to hold the match of the third qualifying round in Tbilisi. “Zestafoni” will host champion of Austria – “Sturm” Graz at the “Boris Paichadze” national Stadium...

Dobrovolski physically assaulted Irakli Dzaria.

Unsporting fight of the coaching staff of “Dacia” Chisinau against “Zestafoni” ended up with physical assault of Irakli Dzaria, midfielder of “Zestafoni”, by Moldovan head coach Igor Dobrovolski. This conflict started on the pitch and then turned into the team fight in dressing room ...

Ten-man Zestafoni progress despite defeat.

UEFA Champions League debutants FC Zestafoni reached the third qualifying round despite being reduced to ten men in losing to fellow newcomers FC Dacia Chisinau. Zestafoni face SK Sturm Graz in the third qualifying round, the first leg of which takes place on 26/27 July ...

"Zestaponi" needs playing at "David Abashidze".

After the first match of the second qualifying round of UEFA Champions League between “Zestaponi” and “Dacia” bulgarian Delegate of this match Andrey Medintsev provided UEFA bad information. According to the photo, security-officer who had to secure the match did not prohibit attendance ...

"Zestaponi" again has Chance of hosting rival in Imereti.

By the way in case of failure, the third qualifying round of Champions League will not be the last obstacle for “Zestaponi” this year. Looser club is given chance of competing at sub-group stage of Europa League for going through play-off. Supposedly “Zestponi” will not be allowed to hold interior match ...

"Zestaponi" Beats "Dacia".

One more city added to geography of UEFA Champions League. Zestaponi (including villages population of this city is 78 000) was given chance to listen to the anthem of league. Georgian spectators are not petted with watching such good football played by Georgian teams ...

Zestafoni assume control against Dacia.

The Georgian champions will take a telling lead to Moldova thanks to two first-half goals from Jaba Dvali and one from Nikoloz Gelashvili. Georgian champions FC Zestafoni defeated FC Dacia Chisinau 3-0 in the opening instalment of their second qualifying round tie ...

Mixed cast lines up for second qualifying round.

Two runners-up, ten debutants and plenty of recent group stage experience will be among the notable elements when the second qualifying rounds kicks off on Tuesday. FC Zestafoni from Georgia host FC Dacia Chisinau, who ended FC Sheriff's ten-year dominance in Moldova last season ...

Preparation for Champions League in Austria.

On June, 21, Football Club "Zestafoni" have gone to Austria for carrying out the final stage of preparation for the second qualifying Round of UEFA Champions League, starting on July, 13-th. The team has settled down near to Sankt Johan, in the little place Kirchdorf, in comfortable hotel "Seiwald" ...

Season review: Georgia.

The two main prizes in Georgian football went to clubs which were only founded in 2004. FC Zestafoni won the Georgian Cup in 2008, but topped that with league success this time around in the final season before the competition is expanded from ten teams to 12 ...

Finish of Championship.

“Zestaponi” hosted “Wit Georgia” Tbilisi in the last round of XXII national football championship and scored 4 goals (Gorgiashvili, Gelashvili and Kobakhidze, autogoal of Ganiashvili). Authorities of the federation attended the match. They awarded “Zestaponi” with Cup and gold medals ...

Zestafoni claim maiden Georgian crown.

FC Zestafoni have been crowned Georgian champions for the first time with two matches to spare following a 4-1 win against FC Samtredia. Knowing victory would preserve their six-point lead over FC Dinamo and ensure a bigger number of wins as a tiebreaker in the event of the teams finishing level ...

Celebration is Postponed in Zestaponi.

According to the results of the 33rd round of Georgian 22nd national football championship, we were to declare “Zestaponi” as champion. “Zestaponi” beat “Kolkheti” 4:1 in Poti and was waiting for the match to end in Samtredia. At the 81st minute, “Samtredia” was winning the match ...

Decreased Chances of "Olimpi".

In the match of the 31st round match of XXII Georgian National Championship “Olimpi” hosted “Zestaponi. Nika Gelashvili the best bombardier of the championship scored at the 40th seconds and “Zestaponi” advanced. At the 33rd minutes Irakli Dzaria managed to score ...

"Zestaponi" Is Close to Championship.

The central match of the 22nd national football championship ended up with victory of the leader. Giorgi Chankotadze scored the only goal of the match at the last minute – 1:0. “Zestaponi” has 60 points and is still leading the tournament schedule. “Zestaponi” has not lost 15 matches in a row...

Ketsbaia has named players for Croatia.

Temur Ketsbaia head coach of Georgian National Football Team has named 24-man staff, which plays against Croatian National Team on March 26 in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi.  Since March 26 Georgian team starts preparation in Tel Aviv for qualifying match against Israel National team ...

"Zestaponi" is Leader.

After XXII round match football club “Zestaponi” is leader of Georgian National Championship. “Zestaponi” won over “Olimpi” Rustavi 2:0 in this match. After the first half score was – 1:0, at the 33rd minutes after assist of Gelashvili Grigalashvili scored a goal. In the second half ...

"Zestaponi" Ended Series of Failure with "Dinamo".

This match was really tense but temp was very low and that’s why it was not spectacular match for football fans. At the 18th minutes Brazilian Robertihno forward of “Dinamo” started attack and finally he kicked in direction of goal of “Zestaponi”, but could not manage to score ...

FC "Zestafoni" in Spain.

On January, 25-th football club "Zestafoni" have gone to Spain for carrying out the final stage of preparation for the second part of National Championship, starting on February, 14-th. The team has settled down near to Malaga, in the city Estepona, in comfortable hotel "H10 Estepona Palace" ...

“Zestaponi” started preparation.

Football club "Zestaponi" resumed preparation for the second half of the National Championship on January 10. After the medical checkup, the team gathered in Zestaponi and is training twice a day. "WorldSport" got interested in the current situation of the team and contacted head coach Gia Geguchadze ...

"Zestaponi" is in Semifinal of the National Cup.

"Zestaponi", "Wit Georgia", "Gagra" and "Torpedo" won a right to compete in the semifinal of Davit Kipiani Cup... After beating "Olimpi" two weeks ago in the first match 3:0, "Zestaponi" played scoreless draw in Rustavi and is expecting its opponent in the semifinal ...

"Zestaponi" Did Half Job.

"Zestaponi", leader of the national championship, hosted "Wit Georgia" in Imereti region. "Zestaponi" held the best matches before winter break. Nika Gelashvili must be distinguished from the team. He played a great role in success of his team ...

The Best Substitute is Top Scorer.

The previous match of "Zestaponi" against "Samtredia" was the 200th match for "Zestaponi". "Zestaponi" scored 7 goals in that match. Gelashvili made hat trick, Dvali and Tsinamdzgvrishvili - doubles. These last two players scored 2-2 goals this time too ...

"Zestaponi" won over "Olimpi".

The first match is always very important in Cup matches, the teams try more to show their best opportunities and generally in repeat matches they act according to some tactic. Yesterday, were held the first cup match in Zestaponi. The most distinguished teams “Zestaponi” and “Olimpi” met each other ...

Parade of Leaders.

All top three teams played in the 16th round of Supreme League and all of them won the matches. Thanks to hat trick of Nikoloz Gelashvili, "Zestaponi" was winning the first half over "Samtredia" 3:0 . Players of Gia Geguchadze scored other 4 goals in the second half and 7:0 ...

"Olimpi" Reapeted History.

"Olimpi" repeated history and became leader after unsuccessful competing as it did last year. At the end of the match was set penalty and a captain of the team Kvakhadze performed it, Rekhviashvili was controling the situation but ball touched Daushvili's shoulder and goalkeeper could not save ...

Outsider Syndrome.

Another round finished and there is no changes in schedule. "Zestaponi" had a chance to become a real leader. We remember answer of Gia Geguchadze, head coach of "Zestaponi" - what can prevent "Zestaponi" from becoming a champion? Only "Zestaponi" itself ...

"Baia"-"Zestaponi" 1:3.

"Zestaponi" visited "Baia" in Zugdidi and won 3:1. In the first half Nika Gelashvili scored the first goal of the match. Malichava equalized the score in the second half but at the 76th minute, Gelashvili advanced "Zestaponi". After 5 minutes, Shota Grigalashvili scored scored another goal.

"Zestaponi" lost derby.

The 10th round of the national championship finished with interesting Imereti Derby. "Torpedo" and "Zestaponi" played against each other in Kutaisi. At the 27th minute, Merab Gigauri ("Torpedo") scored a goal and his team won the match - 1:0.

"Zestaponi" is Leading with a 4-point Handicap.

Such unexpected results have not been showed at the national championship for a long time. Last round of the first circle seemed predictable but the results showed that it was not so. Rustavi hosted the central match of the round. "Wit Georgia" Tbilisi hosted leader "Zestaponi" ...

"Sioni"-"Zestaponi" 1:3.

Leader “Zestaponi” won in Bolnisi. In the first half “Zestaponi” could not score, but in the second half Tornike Aptsiauri scored and at the 49th minutes Lasha Nozadze player of “Bolnisi” scored responsive goal, but Gia Geguchadze advanced his team with two points. At the 63rd minutes Jaba Dvali scored and Tornike Gorgiashvili scored within extra time.

Sanaia Recognized Advantage of Opponent.

The last round match of National Championship was held between west Georgian teams “Zestaponi” and “Samtredia”. Yesterday’s match was very important for both sides, “Samtredia” plays every interior match very inspired and carefully and as for “Zestaponi” this team fights for championship ...

Victory of Favorites.

All matches of the 6th round finished at the national football championship. "Olimpi", "Dinamo", "Zestaponi", "Wit Georgia" - they are leading the tournament schedule like in the last season. Two matches were held in Tbilisi. Visit of "Kolkheti" in Zestaponi finished unsuccessfully ...

"Zestaponi"-"Torpedo" 2:1.

The match between “Torpedo” and “Zestaponi” was quite tense and dramatic. After losing a few fans came to support for “Zestaponi” some supporters explains it with high price of ticket, but most of them think that unsuccessful playing of “Zestaponi” was reflected on fans ...

The Best Goals from Megreladze.

Giorgi Megreladze scored 2 beautiful goals and helped "Baia" to win over one of the most important favorites. In the first half, after a corner kick, a 32-year-old forward scored a goal with head. In the second half he scored another goal. "Zestaponi" scored only one goal ...

"Zestaponi" on the First Place.

In the 4th round of Georgian Football National Championship, host clubs won 3 matches from 5 and guest clubs did not score a goal in the 2nd half. "Zestaponi" beat champion "Olimpi" with one goal of Nika Gelashvili. At the 18th minute, after the assist of Irakli Dzaria Gelashvili was left one on one ...

With Leadership of Rati.

An hour before the start of the match, memorial board of David Abashidze was open on the Zestaponi stadium. David Abashidze was general director of "Zestaponi". Management of the club appreciated his merit - Zestaponi stadium is named after David Abashidze ...

Dynamics.

To tell the truth, this was a match between two favorites of National Championship. "Dinamo" and "Zestaponi" played better than any other Georgian clubs at European tournaments. They went through 2 rounds and fought in the 3rd one too. Central match of the first round was ...

"Zestafoni" Could not Climb Karpaty.

We can say easily that so many tickets has never been sold at the Zestaponi stadium. The "David Abashidze" stadium was crowded and it was important fact for Georgian footballers. Temur Ketsbaia was sitting in the tribune and it was another stimulus for them ...

Zestafoni (Georgia) - Karpaty (Lviv) 0–1.

"Karpaty" went to Zestafoni with 1-0 home victory under its belt. Certainly 1-0 is pretty slippery score, but Oleh Kononov’s team showed its confidence from the first minutes. It was also felt that the players put their aggregate win under no doubt ...

"Zestafoni" Is Demanded to Win.

“Karpaty” Lvov landed in the Kopitnari airport at noon on August 4 to hold match of UEFA Euro League the third qualifying round. The team stayed at “Bagrati 1003” hotel and about 100 members of Ukrainian delegation stayed at the hotels of Batumi and Kutaisi ...

Zestaphoni is Preparing for Great Football.

Regional center of Imereti is preparing for the third qualification round of UEFA Euroleague. "Zestaponi" hosts Lvov "Karpat" ("Zestaponi" lost first match 0:1). It is the first time when this kind of high standard match will be held outside Tbilisi which means confidence toward to the owners of the club ...

Self-confidence and Mastership - trump of "Zestafoni".

Among members of the national football championship, now it is time for football club "Zestafoni", bronze prize-winner of the previous season. The club has begun preparing for the new football season since the first days of June. With the results of the 21st championship, "Zestafoni" won a right to play ...

Georgi Oniani: “1-0 – it’s a score that decides nothing”.

Our main weapon is attack. We are trying to keep the ball under control and to attack constantly and variedly. I think we managed to take hold of the center of the field today. It will be easier in Georgia. 1-0 – it’s a score that decides nothing. Our fans will come. You also have a decent support but...

Karpaty (Lviv) 1–0 Zestafoni (Georgia).

In the first leg of Europa League 3rd Qualifying round Karpaty hosted Geoargian club Zestafoni at the Ukrayina. A precise header from Ihor Khudobyak at the beginning of the game has brought narrow 1-0 victory to Ukrainian team ...

FC "Zestafoni"- FK "Dukla".

In the matches of the second qualifying round of UEFA Europe League "Zestafoni" played with Dukla" (Banská Bystrica) from Slovakia. After the home win 3-0, the georgian club has lost the second match in Slovakia 0-1 and will play in third qualifying round ...

FC "Zestafoni"- SC "Faetano".

In the first matches of the first qualifying round of UEFA Europe League "Karabagh" from Azerbaijan, "Zestafoni" from Georgia and "Torpedo" from Belarus have gained big victories and practically guaranteed to itself an exit in the following stage ...

FC "Zestafoni" in Austria.

On June, 10th football club "Zestafoni" have gone to Austria for carrying out the final stage of preparation for the Europe League, starting on July, 1st. The team has settled down near to Salzburg, in Sankt Ulrich, in comfortable hotel "Pillerseehof" ...