Saburtalo vs Flora Tallinn

Saburtalo struck first through Sikharulashvili, who converted from close range after Kutsia's delivery caused chaos in the Flora box. The Georgian forward doubled the lead before half-time, finishing smartly after Natchkebia carved open the Estonian defence.

Flora manager Konstantin Vassiljev made a triple substitution just past the hour mark, introducing Rauno Alliku, Tony Usta and later Tevin Teeväli. The changes transformed the game. Alliku provided the assist for Tony Varjund, who halved the deficit in the 69th minute with a composed finish.

Saburtalo's discipline frayed. Jemali Jinjolava was booked for a foul in the 74th minute, and Eldar Kuliiev followed him into the referee's notebook nine minutes later. The pressure told when Rauno Sappinen — Flora's all-time leading scorer with 181 goals in 318 appearances — stepped up to convert a penalty in the 84th minute, levelling the match and setting up a tense finale.

Flora's triple change in the 62nd–67th minute window. Before those substitutions, the visitors had managed zero shots on target and trailed 2-0. After them, they scored twice inside 15 minutes, generated sustained pressure, and forced Saburtalo into a series of fouls that yielded three yellow cards. The introduction of Alliku, who set up Varjund's goal, was the catalyst.

Nika Sikharulashvili (Saburtalo) — Two goals from two shots on target. His brace inside 36 minutes looked to have killed the tie before Flora's fightback. Subbed off in stoppage time.

Rauno Sappinen (Flora Tallinn) — The veteran striker scored the equalising penalty and led the line with the composure of a player who has scored 181 career goals for the club. His 84th-minute strike kept hopes alive until the final whistle.

Rauno Alliku (Flora Tallinn) — Introduced in the 62nd minute, immediately changed the game's direction. Provided the assist for Varjund's goal and was the architect of Flora's best second-half openings.

Saburtalo registered 12 total shots to Flora's 8, but both sides managed six shots on target — a reflection of how clinical the second half became. The hosts dominated possession (55%–45%) and corners (9–4), yet Flora created the better chances after the break despite seeing less of the ball. Saburtalo's three yellow cards to Flora's one points to a home side that lost control of the midfield battle in the second period. Over the two legs, the aggregate score of 5-4 reflected two open, competitive matches.

Saburtalo advance 5-4 on aggregate and will face Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League second qualifying round later this month. The Georgian champions, who also lead the Erovnuli Liga by two points, have now progressed beyond the first qualifying round for only the second time in their history.

For Flora Tallinn, the exit extends their search for a first-ever Champions League group-stage appearance. The Estonian champions sit second in the Meistriliiga, 10 points behind Levadia, and will now focus on domestic matters.

Saburtalo did enough over two legs, but the 2-2 draw revealed defensive fragilities that Slovan Bratislava will look to exploit. Sikharulashvili's finishing was the difference across the tie, while Flora's spirited second-half display — particularly after the triple substitution — showed they belonged at this level. The aggregate scoreline of 5-4 flattered neither side.