Georgia 1-1 Ukraine: Player Ratings as Georges Mikautadze comes off the bench to rescue late point for the hosts

Georgia hosted Ukraine at the Batumi Arena in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, November 16 and the two teams played out an action-packed 1-1 draw.

Much to the hosts’ disappointment, they found themselves chasing the match very early on. Solomon Kvirkvelia was in the wrong place as he turned the ball into his own net to give Ukraine a 1-0 lead after just seven minutes. The first half saw the hosts desperately trying to get back into the contest but in vain as the visitors held a 1-0 lead at the interval.

Both managers made several changes to start the second half but Georgia finally found a way back. Georges Mikautadze came off the bench and levelled the match for the hosts, but both sides were keen to search for a winner. However, despite around 20 minutes and multiple chances, neither managed it and the match ended 1-1.

On that note, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both teams.

Georgia Player Ratings vs Ukraine

Goalkeeper

Giorgi Mamardashvili – 7/10

Mamardashvili had a good game and made three saves for Georgia against Ukraine.

Defenders

Solomon Kvirkvelia – 6.5/10

Despite scoring an early own goal, he did not drop his confidence and put in a decent performance until being subbed off.

Guram Kashia – 7/10

The hosts’ skipper had a busy evening in defence, winning seven duels and making two clearances.

Luka Lochoshvili – 7/10

He won six duels in defence, making five clearances and two interceptions.

Midfielders

Otar Kakabadze – 7/10

Kakabadze played one key pass and three accurate crosses. He also won six duels and made two interceptions.

Giorgi Chakvetadze – 6.5/10

Chakvetadze had a decent first half for Georgia but was subbed off during the interval for tactical reasons.

Otar Kiteishvili – 7/10

Kiteishvili played a good game in Georgia’s midfield. He played one key pass, won five duels and attempted two shots.

Giorgi Kochorashvili – 6.5/10

Kochorashvili played the entire 90 minutes but could not impact the game positively.

Levan Shengelia – 6.5/10

Shengelia won two duels and attempted one shot in a decent outing for his team.

Forwards

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 8.5/10

By far the best player on the pitch, Kvaratskhelia played five key passes and attempted six shots, even hitting the woodwork once. He also completed six dribbles.

Budu Zivzivadze – 6.5/10

He failed to attempt a shot on target but played one key pass and also won three duels.

Substitutes

Zuriko Davitashvili – 6/10

He replaced Chakvetadze at half-time but could not impact the match positively either.

Giorgi Gocholeishvili – 6/10

Gocholeishvili came on in the 67^th minute and was booked, but could not impact the proceedings.

Georgiy Tsitaishvili – 6.5/10

Tsitaishvili replaced Shengelia in the second half and played well.

Georges Mikautadze – 7.5/10

Mikautadze came on in the 67^th minute and levelled the game for Georgia in the 76^th with a good goal.

Anzor Mekvabishvili – N/A

Mekvabishvili came on late and played less than 10 minutes, hence does not warrant a rating.

Manager

Willy Sagnol – 7.5/10

Sagnol made bold and decisive changes that helped his team get back into the contest.

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Ukraine Player Ratings vs Georgia

Goalkeeper

Anatoliy Trubin – 7/10

Trubin made two saves and played 10 long balls for Ukraine against Georgia.

Defenders

Yukhym Konoplia – 7/10

Konoplia won nine duels, making eight tackles and one interception.

Illia Zabarnyi – 7/10

Zabarnyi was solid in defence, winning each of his five duels and making seven clearances as well.

Mykola Matviyenko – 6.5/10

Matviyenko had decent game as he won two duels, making four clearances and two interceptions.

Viltaliy Mykolenko – 6.5/10

Mykolenko won two duels for his team, making two clearances and one block as well.

Midfielders

Volodymyr Brazhko – 6.5/10

Brazhko played the holding midfield role for his team and did well, and was subbed off after 80 minutes.

Mykola Shaparenko – 6/10

Shaparenko was another of the Ukraine players to be booked, but could not impact the game with the ball.

Georgiy Sudakov – 7/10

Sudakov had a good game in Ukraine’s midfield. He played two key passes, won four duels and made one interception.

Forwards

Oleksandr Zubkov – 6.5/10

Zubkov was booked for a foul in just the second minute and had a subpar game apart from that.

Artem Dovbyk – 6.5/10

Dovbyk started the game up front but managed just one shot off-target in a subpar outing.

Mykhaylo Mudryk – 6.5/10

Mudryk had a decent game as he won nine duels and played one key pass.

Substitutes

Oleksii Hutsuliak – 6.5/10

He replaced Zubkov and put in a decent performance.

Dmytro Kryskiv – 6.5/10

He replaced Shaparenko and played well for his team.

Ivan Kalyuzhnyi, Roman Yeremchuk & Oleksandr Nazarenko – N/A

The trio came on late and played less than 10 minutes apiece, hence do not warrant a rating.

Manager

Serhiy Rebrov – 7/10

Rebrov set his team up well from the start but they were unlucky to not win.

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