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Georgia and Ukraine battled to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League encounter at the Batumi Arena on November 16th, 2024. Despite possessing less of the ball (43%), Ukraine took the lead in the 7th minute through an own goal by S. Kvirkvelia, assisted by M. Mudryk. Georgia, with 57% possession, dominated the game but struggled to break down the Ukrainian defence. The second half was punctuated by a flurry of yellow cards for both sides: O. Zubkov (3′), L. Lochoshvili (31′), M. Shaparenko (52′), G. Gocholeishvili (70′), V. Mykolenko (82′), and M. Mudryk (84′) all received cautions. Georgia equalized in the 76th minute with a goal from G. Mikautadze, assisted by G. Kochorashvili. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, a result reflecting the intensity and fight from both teams. Georgia registered 15 shots (3 on target), while Ukraine managed only 4 (1 on target).
Substitutions georgia: at minute 46 Z. Davitashvili came in and G. Chakvetadze went out., at minute 67 G. Tsitaishvili came in and L. Shengelia went out., at minute 67 G. Gocholeishvili came in and S. Kvirkvelia went out., at minute 67 G. Mikautadze came in and B. Zivzivadze went out., at minute 86 A. Mekvabishvili came in and O. Kiteishvili went out.
Substitutions ukraine: at minute 64 D. Kryskiv came in and M. Shaparenko went out., at minute 64 O. Gutsulyak came in and O. Zubkov went out., at minute 80 R. Yaremchuk came in and A. Dovbyk went out., at minute 80 I. Kaliuzhnyi came in and V. Brazhko went out., at minute 86 O. Nazarenko came in and G. Sudakov went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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