Rustavi 3, SK Gardabani 2

RUSTAVI, Georgia (Interstat) — In a stunning David Kipiani Cup upset, visiting Rustavi defied overwhelming statistical odds to rout Gardabani in a high-scoring affair Saturday at Stade du Clos Gastel 1. Rustavi, entering as a significant underdog, secured a decisive victory to open its campaign in the Georgian football competition. The final score reflected a match that was far more one-sided than pregame projections, which heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s game simulator had predicted a 2-1 win for Gardabani, and its ELO rating system gave Gardabani a 70.90 percent probability of victory. The match was effectively decided in a… Read more...