Godfrey Oboabona was a thorn in the flesh of Dinamo Tbilisi’s strikers as Dinamo Batumi settled for a 1-1 away draw on Sunday.
After a frustrating 0-0 home draw against Merani Tbilisi in the Georgian topflight’s opening day, Batumi were poised for a daunting task against the reigning champions.
Tbilisi had the better chances in early stages, but profligacy and a commanding display from Oboabona – blocking Akaki Shulaia and Irakli Bughridze’s goal-bound efforts - ensured that the first half ended goalless.
However, it was the visiting Black Sea Pirates who got the lead after 50 minutes as Jaba Jighauri pounced home a loose ball following a rebound from Roin Kvaskhvadze's save.