Georgia fell to a 3–2 defeat against Turkey in World Cup qualifying on 4 September, despite dominating possession with 54 per cent and creating the better chances. The hosts, deployed in a 4–4–2 formation, registered 15 shots and four on target, generating 1.09 xG, but their clinical edge proved insufficient; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored one of their goals in a display that saw them outshoot their visitors by a significant margin. Turkey, meanwhile, made their limited opportunities count, with just six shots yielding three goals—a conversion rate that reflected ruthless finishing from Sérgen Yalçin's 4–2–3–1 setup. The visitors' goalkeeper faced four shots on target and saved 50 per cent, while Georgia's stopper conceded 3.0 expected goals against, indicating a defensive vulnerability despite territorial advantage. The result leaves Georgia's qualification hopes under pressure in a competitive group.