After the defeat in the derby, ASSE already has its head turned towards the reception of Montpellier. Some Saint-Etienne players left Forez during the break to join their selection. This is the case of Zuriko Davitashvili. The former Bordeaux player faced Ukraine this Saturday with Georgia. Summary of this match counting for the Nations League.
Zuriko Davitashvili is confident
Zuriko Davitashvili's month of October was rewarded on an individual level. Last Sunday, he was named player of the month by the UNFP. After scoring ASSE's 5 goals in October, the Georgian logically won this trophy. If he has not yet proved decisive in November, he showed himself to be the most dangerous Saint-Etienne offensive player in Lyon last Sunday. The former Bordeaux player is in the thick of it with the Greens.
During the previous rally, Georgia lost twice. The surprise Euro team lost first place in their group 1 month ago. After a good start, Zuriko Davitashvili and his teammates lost twice with a score of 1-0. As a reminder, finishing at the top of their group would allow the Georgians to join League A. Only 1 point separates Willy Sagnol's men from the Czech Republic who they face a few days later. A victory against Ukraine would put the pressure on and provide a final for the climb on the last day.
Summary of the game
A first half to the advantage of the Ukrainians
From the 7th minute, an own goal from Solomon Kvirkvelia allowed Ukraine to take the lead (0-1). The Georgians, in difficulty, showed signs of nervousness, in particular with a yellow card for Luka Lochoshvili (31st). At the break, Ukraine maintains its advantage. Georgia returns with new intentions, making several changes from the start, including the entry of Saint-Etienne Zriko Davitashvili. Despite everything, Ukraine maintains the pressure and maintains the advantage.
The changes bore fruit for Georgia: Georges Mikautadze, who came on in the 67th minute, equalized in the 76th with an opportunistic strike. From this equalization, Georgia imposes great pressure on Ukraine. Note in particular a shot attempt by Davitashvili that was too crushed and off target (86th). Despite this pressure, it is the Georgia goalkeeper who will accomplish a double feat at the very end of the match on a dazzling counter-attack, interposing twice (92nd). Final score: 1-1. Georgia temporarily leads its group.
