FC Iberia 1999 2-1 Meshakhte Tkibuli Full Match Score Review | Erovnuli Liga 2026

FC Iberia 1999 vs Meshakhte Tkibuli unfolded like a match written in smoke and thunder: a goalless first half, a second-half eruption, a penalty equalizer, two home red cards, and finally a 2-1 Erovnuli Liga victory sealed by the man who stepped into the spotlight when the pressure was at its fiercest — V. Selimović.

Full Match Score: FC Iberia 1999 2-1 Meshakhte Tkibuli

At full time, the scoreboard told the essential truth: FC Iberia 1999 2, Meshakhte Tkibuli 1. But the numbers alone could not capture the tension that gripped this contest from the early caution to the final whistle.

FC Iberia 1999 found their goals through N. Dadian in the 59th minute and V. Selimović in the 68th minute. Meshakhte Tkibuli replied through I. Sikharulidze from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute, briefly dragging the match back into balance before the home side struck again.

First Half: Warnings Before the Storm

The match began with a warning sign as early as the 9th minute. Meshakhte Tkibuli’s M. Kvirkvia entered the referee’s book with a yellow card, an early hint that this would not be a quiet afternoon.

For much of the opening half, both sides pushed, probed, and waited for one defensive lapse to open the gate. FC Iberia 1999 tried to build momentum, while Meshakhte Tkibuli remained alert, refusing to let the home side turn possession into celebration.

Then, just before the interval, the tension tightened. In the 44th minute, V. Bedoshvili of FC Iberia 1999 was shown a yellow card. It felt like a small moment at the time — but it would later become one of the defining threads of the match.

Half-Time Score: 0-0

The first half ended goalless. FC Iberia 1999 and Meshakhte Tkibuli walked in at 0-0, but the match had already begun to smolder. The cards were out, the tackles were sharper, and the second half promised consequences.

Second Half: Chaos Breaks Open the Match

The second half did not wait long to turn wild. In the 47th minute, A. Zohouri of FC Iberia 1999 was booked, adding another layer of danger to the home side’s disciplinary situation.

Then came the flashpoint. In the 51st minute, V. Bedoshvili received a yellow-red card, leaving FC Iberia 1999 reduced in number. With more than half an hour still to survive, the home team suddenly had to fight not only Meshakhte Tkibuli, but the clock, fatigue, and the fear of collapse.

Meshakhte Tkibuli responded with changes in the 58th minute, introducing T. Shonia for L. Kurdadze and I. Dgebuadze for L. Chikhradze. The visitors sensed the opportunity. The match was opening. FC Iberia 1999 were vulnerable.

N. Dadian Strikes First for FC Iberia 1999

Against the pressure, against the disadvantage, FC Iberia 1999 found the first breakthrough.

In the 59th minute, N. Dadian scored to make it 1-0. The goal came with an assist from P. Gudushauri, and it changed the pulse of the match instantly. A team down in personnel had somehow gone ahead, turning uncertainty into belief.

It was a moment of sharp execution and immense nerve. Dadian delivered the finish, Gudushauri provided the decisive contribution, and FC Iberia 1999 had the lead in a match that was beginning to feel dangerously alive.

Meshakhte Tkibuli Answer Through I. Sikharulidze

The lead did not last long. Meshakhte Tkibuli were handed their route back into the contest in the 63rd minute, and I. Sikharulidze stepped forward for the penalty.

Under pressure, Sikharulidze converted. The score moved to 1-1, and suddenly everything reset. FC Iberia 1999’s advantage had vanished, and Meshakhte Tkibuli had the momentum they had been hunting.

Two minutes later, in the 65th minute, FC Iberia 1999 made a change as Z. Natchkebia replaced A. Dzagania, searching for fresh control in a match slipping toward danger.

V. Selimović Becomes the Hero

The decisive blow arrived in the 68th minute.

With the match level and the atmosphere tightening, V. Selimović scored for FC Iberia 1999 to make it 2-1. The assist came from G. Kutsia, whose delivery set the stage for the moment that ultimately decided the contest.

This was the goal that separated the teams. Dadian had opened the door, but Selimović became the hero by walking through the fire and restoring FC Iberia 1999’s lead when the match was balanced on a blade.

Just one minute before the winning goal, Meshakhte Tkibuli’s G. Gegia had been booked in the 67th minute, another sign of the growing pressure on the visitors as the match tilted again.

Late Substitutions and Rising Pressure

Meshakhte Tkibuli tried to reshape their attack in the 75th minute, making a double substitution. L. Kvelaidze came on for M. Pyrogov, while G. Jamarauli replaced N. Abuladze. The visitors needed a second response, and they threw fresh legs into the chase.

FC Iberia 1999 continued to manage the match, but the drama was not finished. In the 83rd minute, P. Gudushauri — the provider of the opening goal — received a yellow card and then a yellow-red dismissal. The home side were forced to endure the final phase under even greater strain.

It was a brutal twist. Gudushauri had helped create the lead, but his sending-off turned the closing minutes into a survival mission.

Final Minutes: FC Iberia 1999 Survive the Siege

In the 85th minute, FC Iberia 1999 brought on N. Bochorishvili for A. Bartishvili, adding fresh energy as the home side tried to close the match down.

Meshakhte Tkibuli answered in the 86th minute, with M. Tereladze replacing G. Gegia. The away side continued to search for one final opening, one late chance, one moment to punish the reduced home team.

Deep into stoppage time, FC Iberia 1999 made another substitution at 90+3’, introducing I. Bidzinashvili for N. Dadian. It was a late move to drain the clock and protect the lead earned through courage, finishing, and resilience.

Final Whistle: FC Iberia 1999 Claim a Dramatic 2-1 Win

The final whistle confirmed a dramatic FC Iberia 1999 victory: 2-1 over Meshakhte Tkibuli.

N. Dadian opened the scoring, I. Sikharulidze equalized from the penalty spot, and V. Selimović delivered the decisive winner. But the story was bigger than the goals. FC Iberia 1999 had to overcome red-card trouble, late pressure, and a determined Meshakhte Tkibuli response.

Match Heroes

V. Selimović stands as the match hero after scoring the winning goal in the 68th minute. His finish restored FC Iberia 1999’s lead at the exact moment the game threatened to turn against them.

N. Dadian also deserves major credit for breaking the deadlock, while G. Kutsia’s assist for the winner proved decisive. P. Gudushauri’s assist was crucial too, even though his late dismissal added a shadow to his contribution.

Key Match Timeline

• 9’ M. Kvirkvia booked for Meshakhte Tkibuli.
• 44’ V. Bedoshvili booked for FC Iberia 1999.
• HT FC Iberia 1999 0-0 Meshakhte Tkibuli.
• 47’ A. Zohouri booked for FC Iberia 1999.
• 51’ V. Bedoshvili sent off after a yellow-red card.
• 59’ N. Dadian scores for FC Iberia 1999, assisted by P. Gudushauri.
• 63’ I. Sikharulidze equalizes for Meshakhte Tkibuli from the penalty spot.
• 68’ V. Selimović scores the winning goal for FC Iberia 1999, assisted by G. Kutsia.
• 83’ P. Gudushauri receives a yellow card and then a yellow-red dismissal.
• FT FC Iberia 1999 2-1 Meshakhte Tkibuli.

Final Verdict

This Erovnuli Liga match was a test of nerve, discipline, and finishing quality. Meshakhte Tkibuli had their chance after Sikharulidze’s penalty, but FC Iberia 1999 found the decisive answer through Selimović.

In the end, the 2-1 result belonged to a home side that refused to surrender to chaos. The hero was V. Selimović, the match-winner who turned pressure into glory and gave FC Iberia 1999 a victory carved out of tension.