2009–10 Umaglesi Liga
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The 2009–10 Umaglesi Liga
was the 21st season of top-tier football in Georgia
. It began on August 1, 2009 and ended on May 20, 2010. FC Olimpi Rustavi won the championship.
were relegated to Pirveli Liga
at the end of the season after finishing in 11th and last place. Other teams which will not participate in this year's championship are Mglebi
and Meshketi
, both due to unknown reasons. This means that originally relegated teams Gagra
and Spartaki Tskhinvali
will stay another season in Umaglesi Liga.
Promoted to Georgia's top football division were Pirveli Liga 2008–09
Western group champions Samtredia
and runners-up Baia
. Western group champions Ameri
were not promoted due to unknown reasons.
and Spartaki Tskhinvali
play their home matches in Tbilisi
due to various inner-Georgian conflicts.
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Umaglesi Liga
The Georgian Top League is the top division of football in Georgia. Since 1990, it has been organized by the Professional Football League of Georgia and Georgian Football Federation. From 1927 to 1989, the competition was held as a regional tournament within the Soviet Union...
was the 21st season of top-tier football in Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
. It began on August 1, 2009 and ended on May 20, 2010. FC Olimpi Rustavi won the championship.
Promotion and relegation
BorjomiFC Borjomi
FC Borjomi is a Georgian football club based in Borjomi. They play in the Umaglesi Liga, the top division in Georgian football. They play their home games at Jemal Zeinklishvili Stadium.The club also named as Tori Borjomi-Seasons:- Current squad :...
were relegated to Pirveli Liga
Pirveli Liga
The Pirveli Liga is the Georgian First League, which serves as the second division of professional football in Georgia.-History:The Georgian First League was organized in 1990...
at the end of the season after finishing in 11th and last place. Other teams which will not participate in this year's championship are Mglebi
FC Mglebi Zugdidi
FC Mglebi Zugdidi is a Georgian football club based in Zugdidi. They play in the Umaglesi Liga, the top division in Georgian football.In July 2006, FC Mglebi Zugdidi and FC Zugdidi merged.-Seasons:FC ZugdidiFC Mglebi Zugdidi...
and Meshketi
FC Meskheti Akhaltsikhe
FC Meskheti Akhaltsikhe is a Georgian football club based in Akhaltsikhe. They no longer play in the Umaglesi Liga, the top division in Georgian football.- Current squad :...
, both due to unknown reasons. This means that originally relegated teams Gagra
FC Gagra Tbilisi
FC Gagra is a Georgian football club which currently plays in Umaglesi Liga.-History:The new club was formed as FC Gagra in 2004 at Regionuli Liga, where the club won promotion to the Pirveli Liga....
and Spartaki Tskhinvali
Spartaki-Tskhinvali Tbilisi
Spartaki Tskhinvali is a Georgian football club based in Tbilisi/Gori. They play in the Umaglesi Liga, the top division in Georgian football.Spartaki Tskhinvali is the new name for FC Tskhinvali, who withdrew in summer 2006....
will stay another season in Umaglesi Liga.
Promoted to Georgia's top football division were Pirveli Liga 2008–09
Pirveli Liga 2008-09
Pirveli Liga is the second division of Georgian Football. It consist of reserve team and professional team.Although reserve team was allowed to play in the same league system, they could not be allowed to play in the same division.-Teams:-Table:...
Western group champions Samtredia
FC Samtredia
FC Samtredia is a Georgian association football club based in Samtredia.The club has also been named Lokomotivi Samtredia, Sanavardo Samtredia, Juba Samtredia and Iberia Samtredia in recent seasons.- Current squad :...
and runners-up Baia
FC Baia Zugdidi
SK Baia Zugdidi is a Georgian football club based in Zugdidi.-Women's team:The women's team participated in the 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying round, where it lost all three matches.-External links:* *...
. Western group champions Ameri
FC Ameri Tbilisi
FC Ameri Tbilisi is a Georgian football club based in Tbilisi. The club was founded in 2002.Ameri won promotion for the Second Division after the 2002-03 season. In 2003/04 they finished 12th out of 16 and were to be relegated, but were saved after withdrawal of two teams. In 2004/05 they became...
were not promoted due to unknown reasons.
Team overview
FC GagraFC Gagra Tbilisi
FC Gagra is a Georgian football club which currently plays in Umaglesi Liga.-History:The new club was formed as FC Gagra in 2004 at Regionuli Liga, where the club won promotion to the Pirveli Liga....
and Spartaki Tskhinvali
Spartaki-Tskhinvali Tbilisi
Spartaki Tskhinvali is a Georgian football club based in Tbilisi/Gori. They play in the Umaglesi Liga, the top division in Georgian football.Spartaki Tskhinvali is the new name for FC Tskhinvali, who withdrew in summer 2006....
play their home matches in Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
due to various inner-Georgian conflicts.
| Team | Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Baia FC Baia Zugdidi SK Baia Zugdidi is a Georgian football club based in Zugdidi.-Women's team:The women's team participated in the 2010–11 UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying round, where it lost all three matches.-External links:* *... |
Zugdidi Zugdidi Zugdidi is a city in the Western Georgian historical province of Samegrelo . It is situated in the north-west of that province. The city is located 318 kilometres west of Tbilisi, 30 km. from Black sea coast and 30 km. from Egrisi range. 100-110 metres above sea level. As of 2007, it had a... |
Gulia Tutberidze Stadium Gulia Tutberidze Stadium Gulia Tutberidze Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Zugdidi, Georgia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Baia Zugdidi. The stadium is able to hold 7,000 people.... |
5,000 |
| FC Dinamo FC Dinamo Tbilisi FC Dinamo Tbilisi is a Georgian football team, based in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.Dinamo Tbilisi was one of the most prominent clubs in Soviet football and a major contender in the Soviet Top League almost immediately after it was established in 1936... |
Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936... |
Boris Paichadze Stadium Boris Paichadze Stadium The Boris Paichadze National Stadium , also known as the Dinamo Stadium, is a football stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is the home stadium of FC Dinamo Tbilisi. The stadium was built in 1976 by Georgian architect Gia Kurdiani. Before then Dinamo's stadium was a smaller ground with a maximum... |
55,000 |
| FC Gagra FC Gagra Tbilisi FC Gagra is a Georgian football club which currently plays in Umaglesi Liga.-History:The new club was formed as FC Gagra in 2004 at Regionuli Liga, where the club won promotion to the Pirveli Liga.... |
Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936... |
Ameri Stadium | 1,000 |
| FC Lokomotivi FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi FC Lokomotivi Tbilisi is a Georgian football club from the capital, Tbilisi. During the existence of the USSR the club was a part of the Lokomotiv Voluntary Sports Society. The club has strong connections with the Georgian Railways.-History:*1936: Founded.... |
Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936... |
Mikheil Meskhi Stadium Mikheil Meskhi Stadium The Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, also known as the Lokomotivi Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia named after the famous Georgian international footballer. It is used mostly for football matches, and occasionally for rugby union matches. The stadium was renovated in 2001 and has a... |
24,680 |
| FC Olimpi | Rustavi Rustavi Rustavi is a city in the southeast of Georgia, in the province of Kvemo Kartli, situated southeast of the capital Tbilisi. It stands on the Mtkvari River at... |
Poladi Stadium Poladi Stadium Poladi Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Rustavi, Georgia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Olimpi Rustavi. The stadium is able to hold 10,720 people.- See also :*Stadiums in Georgia... |
7,300 |
| FC Samtredia FC Samtredia FC Samtredia is a Georgian association football club based in Samtredia.The club has also been named Lokomotivi Samtredia, Sanavardo Samtredia, Juba Samtredia and Iberia Samtredia in recent seasons.- Current squad :... |
Samtredia Samtredia Samtredia is a town in Imereti, Georgia, lying in a lowland between the rivers Rioni and Tskhenis-Tsqali, 244 km west of Tbilisi, and 27 km west of Kutaisi, the nation’s capital and the second largest city respectively. Georgia’s most important roads and railways converge there, making Samtredia... |
Erosi Manjgaladze Stadium Erosi Manjgaladze Stadium Erosi Manjgaladze Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Samtredia, Georgia. It was is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home games of FC Samtredia of the Umaglesi Liga. The capacity of the stadium is 15,000 spectators.-External links:*... |
15,000 |
| FC Sioni FC Sioni Bolnisi FC Sioni Bolnisi is a Georgian football club based in Bolnisi. The club was founded in 1936.After spending several years in the lower divisions of Georgian football between 1990 and 1995, Sioni won promotion to Umaglesi Liga for the 1995/96 season and have been playing there ever since... |
Bolnisi Bolnisi Bolnisi , is a city in the country of Georgia, located in the Kvemo Kartli region and capital of the Bolnisi district. Currently has an estimated 13,800 inhabitants.... |
Tamaz Stephania Stadium Tamaz Stephania Stadium Tamaz Stephania Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bolnisi, Georgia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Sioni Bolnisi. The stadium is able to hold 3,000 people.... |
3,000 |
| FC Spartaki Tskhinvali Spartaki-Tskhinvali Tbilisi Spartaki Tskhinvali is a Georgian football club based in Tbilisi/Gori. They play in the Umaglesi Liga, the top division in Georgian football.Spartaki Tskhinvali is the new name for FC Tskhinvali, who withdrew in summer 2006.... |
Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936... |
Tengiz Burjanadze Stadium | 7,980 |
| FC WIT Georgia FC WIT Georgia FC WIT Georgia is a Georgian football team, playing in the capital, Tbilisi. The team is sponsored by WIT Georgia Ltd, , a pet food, accessories, and human and veterinary pharmaceuticals import company. WIT stands for World Innovation Technologies... |
Tbilisi Tbilisi Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936... |
Shevardeni Stadium Shevardeni Stadium Shevardeni Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC WIT Georgia. The stadium is able to hold 4,000 people.It was also home of Spartaki Tbilisi and Dinamo Sokhumi.... |
4,000 |
| FC Zestafoni | Zestaponi Zestaponi Zestafoni or Zestaponi is the capital of Zestaponi District in Western Georgia, which is part of Imereti province.It is an important industrial center, with a large ferro-alloy plant processing manganese ore from nearby Chiatura.... |
David Abashidze Stadium | 4,100 |
Final league table
Results
The ten teams will play each other four times in this league for a total of 36 matches per team. In the first half of the season each team played every other team twice (home and away) and then do the same in the second half of the season.First half of season
Second half of season
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Top goalscorers
Including matches played in December 2009| Goalscorers | Goals | Penalties | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
 Anderson Aquino |
FC Olimpi | ||
 Nikoloz GelashviliNikoloz Gelashvili Nikoloz Gelashvili is a Georgian association footballer who plays for Zestaponi.Gelashvili joined Zestaponi in January 2008.... |
FC Zestaponi FC Zestaponi Football Club Zestafoni is a Georgian football club based in Zestafoni. They play in the Umaglesi Liga, the top division in Georgian football. They play their home games at David Abashidze Stadium.... |
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| Jaba Dvali Jaba Dvali Jaba Dvali is Georgian football player. He is a forward and currently plays for FC Zestafoni in Georgia.- Career statistics:-External links:* * *... |
FC Zestaponi FC Zestaponi Football Club Zestafoni is a Georgian football club based in Zestafoni. They play in the Umaglesi Liga, the top division in Georgian football. They play their home games at David Abashidze Stadium.... |
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| Vakhtang Kvaratskelia Vakhtang Kvaratskelia Vakhtang Kvaratskelia is a Georgian footballer who plays for Torpedo Kutaisi.Also, he was a member of Georgia U21 Football team.-External links:**... |
FC WIT Georgia FC WIT Georgia FC WIT Georgia is a Georgian football team, playing in the capital, Tbilisi. The team is sponsored by WIT Georgia Ltd, , a pet food, accessories, and human and veterinary pharmaceuticals import company. WIT stands for World Innovation Technologies... |
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| Zaur Khachiperadze |
FC Samtredia FC Samtredia FC Samtredia is a Georgian association football club based in Samtredia.The club has also been named Lokomotivi Samtredia, Sanavardo Samtredia, Juba Samtredia and Iberia Samtredia in recent seasons.- Current squad :... |
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 Georges AkieremyGeorges Akieremy Georges Akieremy Owondo is a Gabonese football striker currently playing for Ironi Ramat HaSharon.-International career:... |
FC Dinamo FC Dinamo Tbilisi FC Dinamo Tbilisi is a Georgian football team, based in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.Dinamo Tbilisi was one of the most prominent clubs in Soviet football and a major contender in the Soviet Top League almost immediately after it was established in 1936... |