Georgia U19, Latvia U19 play to 1‑1 draw Monday

TBILISI (Interstat) — Home team Georgia U19 and visiting Latvia U19 drew 1-1 Monday in a U19 competition match, leaving both sides still searching for a first win. Markuss Gomins gave visiting Latvia U19 the lead in the 36th minute. The visitors held that advantage into the break. Georgia U19 responded after halftime, with N. Barikhashvili equalizing in the 57th minute. Gomins played the full 90 minutes and scored once. The draw extended Latvia U19’s season record in the competition to two draws and no wins or losses. Georgia U19 holds the same competition record: two draws, no wins or losses. Across all competitions, both teams also stand at two draws, with no wins or losses. The two teams also drew their previous meeting earlier this season 2-2 in this competition. Neither team could find a late winner, and the match ended level.