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FC Gvirabi
A miners' club from the hills of Imereti, playing above the gorge since 1931.
Gvirabi host Navarde Rail at the Ropeway Ground
Round 5 · Ropeway Ground · Sat 31 Oct, 16:00
Fourth after four rounds, the Lamps return to the plateau on Saturday afternoon. The cable car runs every ten minutes.
FC GvirabiNavarde RailLast result
1–3
Tsivi Ridge – FC Gvirabi
- GVR: Gogitidze 8', Katsarava 52', Gogitidze 77'
- TSV: Mumladze 60'
Sat 24 Oct · Round 4 · All fixtures
League table
Imereti Hills League
| # | Club | P | ± | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kldiani Athletic | 4 | +2 | 9 |
| 2 | Navarde Rail | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 |  Lomi Hill FC | 4 | +2 | 8 |
| 4 | FC Gvirabi | 4 | +3 | 7 |
| 5 |  Rtveli Wanderers | 4 | +1 | 6 |
Season summary
2026/27
4th
in the league · 4 played
7
points
2–1–1
won, drawn, lost
8–5
goals for and against
- Win
- Loss
- Draw
- Win
form, oldest first
A miners' club from the hills of Imereti. We play above the gorge, and the cable car brings the town up to us.
1931
the year the club was founded
Ropeway Ground
Latest news
Gogitidze double sends Gvirabi past Tsivi Ridge 3–1
Match report
Two goals from Kote Gogitidze and one from Otar Katsarava lift Gvirabi to fourth in the table.
Youth trials announced for November
Academy
Boys and girls aged 7 to 14 are invited to three open trial Saturdays at the Ropeway Ground.
Kldiani Athletic edge Gvirabi 2–1 at the Ropeway Ground
Match report
A late goal decides a close match and hands the Lamps their first defeat of the season.
First team
12 players
1Levan ChikovaniGoalkeeper
12Giorgi KvaliashviliGoalkeeper
30Saba MgeladzeGoalkeeper
3Irakli BolkvadzeCentre-back
4Vakhtang GelovaniCentre-back
15Nodar JikiaCentre-back
2Davit TsiklauriLeft-back
22Lasha DzneladzeLeft-back
5Zaza KharebavaRight-back- BT23Beka TvildianiRight-back
6Tornike MeladzeDefensive midfielder
18Giorgi NozadzeDefensive midfielder
Upcoming fixtures
- 31 OctSat 16:00FC GvirabivNavarde RailRopeway Ground · Round 5
- 7 NovSat 16:00
Sagzao CityvFC GvirabiSagzao City Stadium · Round 6 - 14 NovSat 16:00FC Gvirabiv
Mtsvane Kari FCRopeway Ground · Round 7 - 21 NovSat 16:00Rtveli WanderersvFC GvirabiRtveli Vineyard Ground · Round 8
- 28 NovSat 16:00FC Gvirabiv
Didveli TownRopeway Ground · Round 9
Top scorers
Imereti Hills League
- 3Kote GogitidzeGVR
- 3Paata SamkharadzeLOM
- 3Zaza VarazashviliKLD
- 2Badri LekveishviliLOM
- 2Dimitri NatsvlishviliTSV
Matchday gallery
Miners’ memorial match
Members keep the lamps lit.
Every membership goes straight into the academy and the Ropeway Ground.
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First team
- 1Levan ChikovaniGoalkeepers
- 12Giorgi KvaliashviliGoalkeepers
- 30Saba MgeladzeGoalkeepers
- 2Davit TsiklauriDefenders
- 3Irakli BolkvadzeDefenders
- 4Vakhtang GelovaniDefenders
- 5Zaza KharebavaDefenders
- 15Nodar JikiaDefenders
- BT23Beka TvildianiDefenders
- 6Tornike MeladzeMidfielders
8Giga LordkipanidzeMidfielders
10Mikheil SulaberidzeMidfielders
From the club
Preview: Navarde Rail visit the Ropeway Ground on Saturday
Club
Round five brings Navarde Rail to the plateau on Saturday 31 October at 16:00. Everything you need to know.
Gogitidze double sends Gvirabi past Tsivi Ridge 3–1
Match report
Two goals from Kote Gogitidze and one from Otar Katsarava lift Gvirabi to fourth in the table.
Youth trials announced for November
Academy
Boys and girls aged 7 to 14 are invited to three open trial Saturdays at the Ropeway Ground.
Kldiani Athletic edge Gvirabi 2–1 at the Ropeway Ground
Match report
A late goal decides a close match and hands the Lamps their first defeat of the season.
Club shop
Coaching staff
Vazha KobakhidzeHead coach
Archil MamaladzeAssistant coach
Gia TsertsvadzeAssistant coach
Dimitri ChachanidzeTeam manager
Academy groups
U11 Development
Beginner12 of 20 places left
Coaches: Gia Tsertsvadze, Archil Tsagareishvili
- Mon 17:00–18:00 · Ropeway Ground
- Wed 17:00–18:00 · Ropeway Ground
U13 Development
Intermediate10 of 20 places left
Coaches: Archil Mamaladze, Davit Kutateladze
- Tue 17:30–18:45 · Ropeway Ground
- Fri 17:30–18:45 · Ropeway Ground
U15 Advanced
AdvancedFull
Coaches: Archil Tsagareishvili, Vazha Kobakhidze
- Mon 18:00–19:30 · Plateau training pitch
- Thu 18:00–19:30 · Plateau training pitch
U17 Elite
Elite10 of 16 places left
Coaches: Davit Kutateladze, Gia Tsertsvadze
- Wed 18:00–19:30 · Ropeway Ground
- Sat 18:00–19:30 · Ropeway Ground
U9 Starters
Beginner13 of 18 places left
Coaches: Vazha Kobakhidze, Archil Mamaladze
- Tue 16:30–17:30 · Plateau training pitch
- Thu 16:30–17:30 · Plateau training pitch
Results
- 24 OctSat
Tsivi Ridge1–3FC GvirabiTsivi Ridge Field · Round 4 - 17 OctSatFC Gvirabi1–2Kldiani AthleticRopeway Ground · Round 3
- 10 OctSatLomi Hill FC2–2FC GvirabiLomi Hill Ground · Round 2
- 3 OctSatFC Gvirabi2–0
Tetri Kva UnitedRopeway Ground · Round 1
Getting to Ropeway Ground
Ropeway Ground sits on the plateau above the gorge and holds 5,400. The cable car is the way up: on matchdays it runs every 10 minutes from the lower station, starting two hours before kick-off.
Parking is at the lower station only; there is none on the plateau. Please arrive early, as the last cabin goes up thirty minutes before kick-off.
- Cable car every 10 minutes on matchdays
- Parking at the lower station
- Accessible cabin on request at the club office
Full table
Imereti Hills League
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | Goals | ± | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kldiani Athletic | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5–3 | +2 | 9 |
| 2 | Navarde Rail | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5–5 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 | Lomi Hill FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7–5 | +2 | 8 |
| 4 | FC Gvirabi | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8–5 | +3 | 7 |
| 5 | Rtveli Wanderers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4–3 | +1 | 6 |
| 6 | Didveli Town | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4–4 | 0 | 5 |
| 7 | Tsivi Ridge | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6–7 | -1 | 4 |
| 8 | Mtsvane Kari FC | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4–5 | -1 | 4 |
| 9 | Tetri Kva United | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4–7 | -3 | 3 |
| 10 | Sagzao City | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5–8 | -3 | 1 |
Life at the club
Academy trials this November
Boys and girls from the hills are welcome. Get in touch with the academy office.
Contact the academyClubs
- Didveli Town
- FC Gvirabi
- Kldiani Athletic
- Lomi Hill FC
- Mtsvane Kari FC
- Navarde Rail
- Rtveli Wanderers
- Sagzao City
- Tetri Kva United
- Tsivi Ridge
- Didveli Town
- FC Gvirabi
- Kldiani Athletic
- Lomi Hill FC
- Mtsvane Kari FC
- Navarde Rail
- Rtveli Wanderers
- Sagzao City
- Tetri Kva United
- Tsivi Ridge