Why Frustrated Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Won’t Settle For Georgia Nations League Draw

Handed the captain's armband by Ramaz Svanadze, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia led the Georgia attack alongside Georges Mikautadze. In front of 43,382 spectators at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi, the Georgians controlled proceedings under the watchful eye of Azerbaijani referee Aliyar Aghayev.

The Paris Saint-Germain winger was repeatedly denied by an inspired Anatolii Trubin in goal for Ukraine. Making 5 saves, the goalkeeper stood tall just after the half-hour mark, before producing further stops in the 62nd and 88th minutes. The full action from the 0-0 clash is available in the match video highlights.

An unused substitute throughout the match under Andrea Maldera, Ilya Zabarnyi did not play a single minute on the pitch. The Ukrainian defender still caught up with his Parisian counterpart after the final whistle to share a warm and lengthy discussion.

The shared point keeps the Georgian national team under pressure in Group 2 of League B in the UEFA Nations League. Ramaz Svanadze's men take on Hungary on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM, while Ukraine face Northern Ireland in Trnava, Slovakia.