FA 'Šiauliai' defeated Gargždai 'Banga' club at their home ground

2025-04-05 17:26 © fkbanga.lt

A match from the 5th round of the "TOPsport A league" was played in Gargždai, where FA "Šiauliai" celebrated victory. Having freed themselves from the role of underdogs, the representatives of the Sun City overcame the players from Gargždai and won 2:1 (0:1).

The home team had quite a few set pieces in the first half, and they managed to score a goal in the 25th minute when, after a cross from Vaidas Magdušauskas into the penalty area, Hugo Figueredo scored with a header. After a bit more than half an hour, V. Magdušauskas took a dangerous shot, and Aaron Olugbogi could have sent the rebounded ball into the goal, but his attempt was blocked.

In the 55th minute, Milan Džokičius shot near the goal, and the equalizing goal came in the 57th minute when Gabrielius Micevičius delivered the ball into the penalty area during a set piece, which was sent into his own goal by Dovydas Norvilas. In the 67th minute, M. Džokičius found Eligijus Jankauskas, while Mantas Bertašius defended against the conceded goal.

In the 81st minute, the players from Šiauliai turned the score in their favor when, during a set piece, Danielius Jarašius sent the ball towards the goal, and Eligijus Jankauskas managed to score from close range. Akpe Victory and Ignas Venckus had their chances, but Gustas Baliutavičius saved his team both times.

After the matches of the 5th round of the "TOPsport A league," "Šiauliai" ranks 5th in the standings with 7 points, while "Banga" has 5 points, occupying 8th place.