Georgia homecoming overshadowed by Cyprus

GEORGIA’S return to Tbilisi failed to result in the win they required to kick-start their World Cup qualifying hopes.

The hosts fell behind in the 66th minute when Michalis Konstantinou put Cyprus ahead but Levan Kobiashvili equalised seven minutes later to give Georgia their first point in Group Eight.

Cyprus were arguably the better side and will feel aggrieved not have claimed a much-needed win which could have come their way had Konstantinou converted a 53rd-minute penalty.