Kaunas Žalgiris" lost to "Bangai" in control matches

2024-02-03 12:24 © fk Kauno Žalgiris

Glenno Stahl's trained "Kauno Žalgiris" experienced a second defeat in the preparation cycle. The residents of Kaunas lost 1:3 (0:3) to Gargždai's "Banga".

Already in their first attack, the guests created a dangerous episode, but goalkeeper Deividas Mikelionis dealt with it.

Soon, "Kauno Žalgiris" had their response. After an attack on the edge, Gratas Sirgėdas hit the goalpost with his shot.

Another "Banga" attack ended with a shot next to the goal, and soon, midway through the half, the guests scored - 0:1.

The residents of Kaunas were close to equalizing when Žan Benedičičius shot at goal after a corner. However, the ball was cleared by a defender on the goal line.

At the end of the half, "Kauno Žalgiris" conceded two more goals. First, Cesinha scored an impressive long-range goal for "Banga", and at the end of the half, the Gargždai team converted a penalty from 11 meters - 0:3.

In the second half, the hosts became more active and did not allow the opponents to create opportunities.

In the 49th minute, a header by Gratas Sirgėdas missed the goal, and in the 60th minute, Artūras Dolžnikovas earned a penalty from 11 meters, which he did not convert.

The only green and white goal in the match was scored by Armandas Kučys. Initially failing to capitalize on a great chance, the forward corrected himself a few minutes later when he outjumped the opponent's goalkeeper - 1:3.

Soon after, the opponents' goalkeeper had to work hard to resist Abdulgafaro Opeyemi's shot.

The Kaunas team ended the match in a minority, as Nidas Vosylius received a red card after appearing on the field during a substitution.

Starting lineup: D. Mikelionis, S. Sincere, E. Kloniūnas, M. Spano, M. Rale, D. Naah, Ž. Benedičič, G. Sirgėdas, A. Kučys, A. Dolžnikov, and a player under review.

After substitution: I. Plūkas, V. Armanavičius, O. Kayode, K. Šilkaitis, J. Noslinas, A. Hernandez, P. Nainys, A. Rybelis, N. Vosylius, G. Buslys, and A. Opeyemi.