Georgia Thrashes Armenia 6-1 to Secure Nations League B Status
Georgia secured their Nations League B status with a resounding 6-1 win over Armenia, completing a 9-1 aggregate victory and maintaining their unbeaten record in the competition.
Georgia emphatically secured their League B status in the UEFA Nations League, thrashing Armenia 6-1 (9-1 aggregate) in a resounding victory that marked a triumphant start to John van 't Schip's tenure as manager.
Armenia's hopes of a comeback were slim after trailing 3-0 from the first leg, and the match quickly became a matter of damage control. Georgia's clinical finishing ensured the hosts dominated proceedings. The opening goal arrived after just four minutes, as Giorgi Tsitaishvili's cross found Otar Kiteishvili, whose shot deflected off Varazdat Haroyan and into the net via the post.
Georgia's lead doubled 10 minutes later, courtesy of Georges Mikautadze's composed finish into the bottom corner. Giorgi Chakvetadze then scored with an excellent finish on 23 minutes, making it 3-0. As the half progressed, Armenia's defense began to crumble, and they gifted the ball to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who provided a perfectly weighted pass for Kiteishvili to smash home and further extend Georgia's advantage.
The goals continued to flow, and Georgia made it 5-0 after just 35 minutes. Georges Mikautadze capitalized on a sloppy backpass, lifting the ball over Ognjen Cancarevic from 25 yards with ease, showcasing his growing confidence.
Armenia's manager, John van 't Schip, was visibly unimpressed with his team's performance and made three substitutions before halftime. The changes paid off immediately after the break, as Edgar Sevikyan scored with an impressive overhead kick from close range. However, this brief moment of respite was short-lived.
Georgia's dominance resumed, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added his name to the scoresheet. Anzor Mekvabishvili's exquisite no-look through ball set up Kvaratskhelia, who smashed the ball home to complete the scoring. This result ensured Georgia remains in League B, maintaining their unbeaten record in the Nations League. In contrast, Armenia stays in League C, with Van 't Schip facing the daunting task of revitalizing a defense that has now gone 29 games without a clean sheet.
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