Day 4 at the Socca Grand Prix Sevens: Semi-Finals Set the Stage for a Grand Finale

The knockout rounds of the Socca Grand Prix Sevens in Tbilisi delivered everything fans were hoping for — drama, tight margins, and spectacular performances. With the quarterfinals wrapped up, we now know the two finalists who will fight for the trophy, as well as the pairing for the battle of the third place.

Aptos continued their impressive run, edging past last year’s champions, FC Sarmat after a tense goalless draw, prevailing 3–2 on penalties to book their spot in the final. In another close contest, hosts Caucasus Auto Import held off Sporting Snob with a narrow 1–0 victory, keeping Georgian hopes alive for a podium finish.

The clash between Betlive and Real Panthers was a true nail-biter, ending 1–1 in regulation before the Panthers held their nerve to win 2–1 in the shootout, advancing to the medal matches. Meanwhile, FC Bridge looked dominant, defeating Denizli Genclik 3–0, and sending a strong message ahead of the final.

With the dust settled, the stage is set:

• 🏆 Final: Aptos vs FC Bridge

• 🥉 3rd Place Playoff: Caucasus Auto Import vs Real Panthers

As the tournament heads into its last day, the individual performances also stand out. Iakhtnishvili leads the scoring charts with 8 goals, followed by Jinikashvili, Rukhia, and Sezen with 5 each, while Georgian football legend and Tbilisi mayor, Kakha Kaladze tops the assist rankings with 4.

Everything comes down to today — will Aptos complete their unbeaten journey, or will Bridge crown their strong campaign with the ultimate prize? One thing is certain: the Tbilisi crowd is in for a thrilling finale.