Under the bright lights of the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Dinamo Tbilisi turned a critical match into a showcase of their offensive prowess, defeating Kolkheti Poti 3-1 in the Erovnuli Liga on October 27, 2025. With this victory, Tbilisi secured an essential three points, reinforcing their pursuit of a top-four finish while further deepening Poti's woes in the lower echelon of the table.
The match began with early drama, as Dinamo Tbilisi was awarded a penalty just six minutes in. The exact identity of the scorer remains unknown, but the opening goal set a confident tone for the home side. By the 22nd minute, Tbilisi's attacking ambitions bore fruit again, doubling their lead with another goal, though details of the scorer were also not disclosed. A third strike before halftime from Kharaishvili Giorgi in the 42nd minute left Poti in a daunting position, trailing 3-0 at the break.
Kolkheti Poti, positioned at the bottom of the league as they entered this encounter, displayed their determination to claw back into the match. Within minutes of the second half, they pulled a goal back in the 53rd minute, igniting a flicker of hope among their traveling supporters. Nonetheless, this glimmer of resurgence proved insufficient against a Tbilisi side keen to solidify their position in the standings.
In hindsight, my pre-match preview speculated that Dinamo Tbilisi would need to play aggressively to exploit Poti's defensive frailties. It seems the team took that advice to heart, as they executed a high-press strategy effectively, dominating possession and creating multiple scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Kolkheti Poti, who had come into this match with a dismal run of form, could not muster the necessary response to counteract Tbilisi's relentless pressure.
This result puts Dinamo Tbilisi firmly in fourth place with 46 points from 29 matches, a position they will seek to maintain as they approach the final stretch of the regular season. They now have a breathing space over challengers, while Kolkheti Poti, sitting at tenth and struggling with only 19 points, must reflect on a season plagued by inconsistency and defensive lapses.
As both teams turn their eyes to the road ahead, Dinamo Tbilisi looks to build on this momentum as they eye a potential playoff berth. Conversely, Kolkheti Poti finds themselves at a crossroads where they must regroup and find a way to reverse their fortunes if they hope to avoid relegation. In a league where each point is precious, the stakes could not be higher moving forward.