CHUMLAKI, Georgia (Interstat) — Kolkheti Khobi defeated Gareji 3-1 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Tsentraluri Stadioni in Week 17 of the Erovnuli Liga 2. The home team earned its first win of the season, improving to 1-0 in league play and across all competitions. Gareji fell to 0-1. The match featured three yellow cards and one red card. Gareji’s Badri Gogoberishvili was booked in the seventh minute. Kolkheti Khobi’s Gaga Gazdeliani received a yellow card in the 54th minute. Two minutes later, Kolkheti Khobi’s Tornike Dundua was sent off with a red card. Gareji’s Mikheil Sardalishvili was cautioned in the 67th minute. The home side played with 10 men for the final 34 minutes but held on for the win. Gareji’s lone goal was not enough to overcome the deficit. Kolkheti Khobi’s win gave them an early advantage in the league standings. The team will look to build on the result in its next match.