Georgian Cup
The Georgian Cup is Georgia's premier knockout football competition, run by the Georgian Football Federation. It unites clubs from the top Erovnuli Liga down to amateur regional sides, delivering thrilling upsets where underdogs topple giants and create unforgettable cup magic.
History and foundation
Launched in 1990 post-Soviet independence, the inaugural winners were Tbilisi's Iberia. It evolved from the Soviet-era Georgian SSR Cup (1936–1990), dominated by Dinamo and Torpedo Tbilisi. Key highlights include Samgurali’s 2010 triumph over Saburtalo and Torpedo Kutaisi’s 2018 victory, breaking Tbilisi's hold. The 2020 edition was scrapped due to COVID-19, a unique blank in its history.
Tournament format
Single-elimination format with 40–50 entrants. Early rounds (1/32, 1/16) in late summer, quarterfinals and semis in spring, final in May at Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi. Matches are 90 minutes; extra time and penalties if tied. Winners earn a UEFA Conference League spot.
Interesting facts
Average goals per match: 2.8, spiking to 4 in prelims. Top scorers: Giorgi Demishgelashvili (24 goals), David Kipiani (19). Icons include Giorgi Kinkladze, Zviad Endeladze; current stars like Shota Grigalashvili (Dila) and Bura Zivzivadze (Samtredia). It’s a talent nursery for players like Giorgi Chakvetadze.