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Georgia Overwhelms Bulgaria in World Cup Qualifier
Tbilisi witnessed a resounding victory for Georgia over Bulgaria in their World Cup qualifying group stage match. The game, played at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, ended with a clear display of superiority from the home team.
Georgia controlled the ball for much of the match, achieving 60% possession. This dominance translated into more goal-scoring opportunities, with 14 total shots, 5 of which were on target. The first goal came in the 30th minute, scored by K. Kvaratskhelia. The lead was extended in the 44th minute with a goal from N. Gagnidze, and G. Mikautadze sealed the victory with a goal in the 65th minute.
Bulgaria, on the other hand, struggled to create danger in the opposing area. Despite 40% possession, they only managed 5 shots, with only 2 on target. The Bulgarian team committed a high number of fouls (18) and received four yellow cards. The match was characterized by considerable intensity, reflected in the numerous cautions shown by referee Glenn Nyberg.
Substitutions bulgaria: at minute 46 N. Minkov came in and F. Nurnberger went out., at minute 46 A. Kraev came in and I. Gruev went out., at minute 67 G. Milanov came in and I. Chochev went out., at minute 67 V. Nikolov came in and A. Kolev went out., at minute 80 M. Petkov came in and S. Shopov went out.
Substitutions georgia: at minute 77 G. Mikautadze came in and B. Zivzivadze went out., at minute 77 K. Kvaratskhelia came in and G. Guliashvili went out., at minute 77 G. Kochorashvili came in and V. Mamuchashvili went out., at minute 83 Z. Davitashvili came in and S. Lobjanidze went out., at minute 83 O. Kakabadze came in and N. Lominadze went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Georgia
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Bulgaria
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