Paata Janashvili Cup
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Paata Janashvili Cup is youth tournament created by legendary footballer Paata Janashvili. The most popular tournament after Hattrick Masters.
History
Creation
After 2 years of his retirement, Paata Janashvili guessed that his life was nothing without football. So he decided to create a tournament between youth teams.
1st Season
Main article: 1st Season of Paata Janashvili Cup
1st season was the shortest, but one of the most dramatic seasons in history of Paata Janashvili Cup. The winner turned out only in the final round in a match between Winagulebi and HUGO2, that took place in 31th July 2010. The tight match with a clear dominance of home side ended 5-1.
In spite of Winagulebi winning 1st season of Paata Janashvili Cup, no one will ever forget the match that was played 3 weeks earlier. When Dato Tsenteradze scored on the 37th minute of match between HUGO2 and METE2 KID everybody was sure, that HUGO2 will take easy 3 points. But in almost 13 minutes the score was already 1-3 in favour of METE2 KID. Suprisingly players of HUGO2 showed their character and the first half ended 3-3. In the beginning of the second period METE2 KID achieved to score 2 more goals, so the score became 3-5. But HUGO2 did not surrender and in last few minutes scored 3 more goals. Finally HUGO2 won 6-5. The memorable player of this match became Dato Tsenteradze, who dared to score hattrick and take 2 yellow cards in the same match.
Participants of the first season of Paata Janashvili Cup were: Winagulebi, HUGO2, METE2 KID and ADP.
2nd Season
Main article: 2nd Season of Paata Janashvili Cup
In this season Winagulebi lost only 3 points in 14 matches. According to this it wasn't hard for them to claim the title for the second time. Similar to the first season the only winner against Winagulebi was HUGO2.
Memorable matches can be called wonderful comeback of Winagulebi against HUGO2 after 0-2. Finally the match ended 3-2. And tight match between HUGO2 and METE2 KID, which ended 2-2. Double from the guest side was scored by Yury Vedenev.
Participants of the second season of Paata Janashvili Cup were: Winagulebi, METE2 KID, HUGO2, ADP, martveebi, NIKOPEBI, ribosoma and NightHeroes.
3rd Season
Main article: 3rd Season of Paata Janashvili Cup
After second season NIKOPEBI and Nightheroes were eliminated from the cup and the third season was played among 6 teams.
This season was full of great moments and suprises from newbie teams. First time in Cup's history "Great Three" was changed. ribosoma took the third place and METE2 KID was only the fifth. This season was truly the worst for them. But only they defeated champhions Winagulebi. After 4 loses in past two seasons, rampant METE2 KID took a classy revenge and won the match with the score 6-3. As this was their only defeat, Winagulebi has won their third title in a row. HUGO2 was the second.
When Winagulebi's captain took the Cup in his hands, Paata Janashvili couldn't stop tears and said that it was the proudest moment for him, looking at his childhood club dominating in this tournament.
Participants of the third season of Paata Janashvili Cup were: Winagulebi, HUGO2, ribosoma, ADP, METE2 KID and martveebi.
4th season
Main article: 4th Season of Paata Janashvili Cup
Champion of the 4th season became Iveria (was called METE2 KID in past 3 seasons). Winner's name was unknown till the end. Winagulebi and Iveria earned equal number of points, but Iveria had better balance. They started season with 2 draws, according to this everyone decided that this was another unsuccessfull season for them. But Iveria quickly rehabilitated and won most of matches.
4th season is thought to be one of the most dramatic and difficult in cup's history. 8 teams took part in. FC Kubdari and Kutaturebi were the newbies.
5th Season
Main article: 5th Season of Paata Janashvili Cup
This season was also strained and full of exciting games. As in most of Paata Janashvili Cup seasons the main confrontation was between Winagulebi and Iveria.
In final round Winagulebi had match against Kutaturebi and was ahead of Iveria with only one point. Correspondingly in case of loss or draw Winagulebi would loose title, because Iveria played at the same time with outsider: FC Kubdari. At 37th minute score was already 3-0 in favour of Winagulebi, but Kutaturebi managed to score 3 goals and at 60th minute score became 3-3. In spite of difficulties players of Winagulebi braced themselves and scored 3 unreciprocated goals. The game finally ended 6-3.
The 5th season was the first season of Paata Janashvili Cup before which the number of participants didn't change.
6th Season
Main article: 6th Season of Paata Janashvili Cup
The 6th season is running, but according to rumors Asteroidi has biggest chances to win the title for the first time in their history.
Teams
Now 8 team takes part in the Cup. These teams are: Winagulebi, Asteroidi, ribosoma, A D P, FC Kubdari, Kutaturebi, martveebi and Iveria
Changed Names
After 3 seasons two teams: HUGO2 and METE2 KID changed its names. Now HUGO2 is called Asteroidi and METE2 KID - Iveria
Champions
| Season | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winagulebi | HUGO2 | METE2 KID |
| 2 | Winagulebi | METE2 KID | HUGO2 |
| 3 | Winagulebi | HUGO2 | ribosoma |
| 4 | Iveria | Winagulebi | Asteroidi |
| 5 | Winagulebi | Iveria | ADP |
Top Scorers
| Season | Player | Nationality | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eduard Burduli |  |
HUGO2 | 5 |
| 2 | Otar Kakashvili | |
METE2 KID | 15 |
| 3 | Gia Dvalishvili | |
Winagulebi | 8 |
| 4 | Tato Iobashvili / Telman Osmanlı | /  |
Asteroidi / ADP | 12 / 12 |
| 5 | Giga Didebashvili | |
Iveria | 10 |
Otar Kakashvili remains Cup's all time's Greatest Top Scorer with 15 goals.
- Eduard Burduli -
- Otar Kakashvili -
- Gia Dvalishvili -
- Tato Iobashvili - Telman Osmanlı -
- Giga Didebashvili -
Trophies
- Winagulebi -
- Iveria -
