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The match for the Optibet LFF Supercup provided true drama, many goals, and even an 11-series penalty shootout for the spectators. The victory in the match was celebrated by the "Panevėžys" club, who defeated Vilnius "Žalgiris" after the penalty shootout. The main match ended in a draw 2:2, but in the penalty shootout, the residents of Panevėžys proved their advantage 3:2. The first half began with both teams cautiously observing each other, neither team had a significant playing advantage, and the game mostly developed in the middle of the field. However, gradually the Vilnius club started to hold onto the ball longer and create more dangerous attacks, scoring two quick goals in the second half. Tomislav Kiš, the attack leader of both teams, scored twice - first after a precise pass from Hugo Videmont, and in the next episode, he deceived the opponents' defenders and scored his second and the team's goal with a powerful shot into the far corner. Just when it seemed that the team would rest with a 2:0 score, just before the end of the half, "Panevėžys" defender Elivelto was fouled in the penalty area, and Ernestas Veliulis confidently sent the ball into the net. The second half started off as joyfully for Panevėžys as the first one ended - right at the beginning, Elivelto single-handedly overcame the resistance of several opponents and equalized the result with a powerful shot into the upper corner. After that, the game equalized, and both teams had their chances, but they did not convert them into goals, and the match ended with the penalty shootout. Just before its start, the "Panevėžys" club replaced their goalkeeper, and Rafael Broetto stepped into the goal instead of Danas Šimkevičius. This decision paid off - the goalkeeper repelled 4 out of 6 opponents' attempts and thus gifted his team the victory. Meanwhile, the last and winning penalty was scored by the team's captain, Matheus Bissi. This is the first Supercup trophy won in the history of "Panevėžys".
