Zira vs Torpedo Kutaisi
Zira Stadium
J. Hyytia
2026/2027
Match Report
Zira put one foot in the next round with a commanding 3-0 victory over Torpedo Kutaisi in the UEFA Conference League first qualifying round first leg at the Mehdi Huseynzade Stadium. Ruan Renato was the night's standout performer, helping himself to a brace to put the tie beyond doubt.
Renato broke the deadlock on 32 minutes with a well-placed header, converting a cross from Qismat Aliyev. Davit Volkovi then doubled the lead early in the second half (48'), coolly slotting home a right-footed finish. Renato completed his evening's work on 63 minutes, stepping up to convert a penalty. Torpedo Kutaisi grew increasingly ragged, picking up four yellow cards across the second half, though no one was sent off.
The three-goal cushion puts Zira in an excellent position ahead of the second leg. For Torpedo Kutaisi, the deficit is steep — they'll need a near-perfect performance to keep their European hopes alive.
Match Events
22'
32'
47'
50'
57'
62'
63'
66'
67'
67'
72'
72'
90'
22'
32'
47'
50'
62'
63'
66'
67'
67'
90'
Head to Head
2
Zira wins
0
Draws
0
Torpedo Kutaisi wins
Goals: 6 - 0
