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The productive 5th match of the "TOPsport A League" tour was played in Kaunas, where the local team defeated the guests from "Panevėžys" with a score of 6 goals to 4 in a festive atmosphere (2:1), triumphing with a stunning attack demonstrated by the "Hegelmann" club from Kaunas district at the beginning of the season.
In the first half, both teams did not have many chances - Leo Ribeiro and Patrik Popescu's shots were blocked, the Romanian's attempt with his head was also inaccurate.
Kaunas broke the deadlock in the 30th minute when Vytautas Černiauskas was fouled after a great run by Klaudijus Upstas into the penalty area. However, just a few minutes later Vilius Armalas committed a foul in the penalty area, N. Gorobsovas stopped the "Panevėžys" attack in its tracks and converted the penalty.
In the 36th minute, the "Hegelmann" club once again turned the score in their favor - after a brilliant pass from Domantas Antanavičius, P. Popescu stood out with a goal.
In the second half, after playing 10 minutes, another goal fell into the "Panevėžys" net, scored by Denis Bošnjakas with a long-range shot into the corner of the goal. Just a few minutes later, Linas Klimavičius committed a foul in his penalty area, and Samuel Odeoyibo converted the penalty.
In the 60th minute, the guests reduced the lead when Noel Mbo scored with a precise header after a pass from Jeffrey Sarpong. In the 72nd minute, Gino Lettieri's troops could have narrowed the gap, but a dangerous situation from a set piece did not bear fruit.
In the final minutes of the match, Artemas Ščedras had his chance, but his shot went straight to the opponent's goalkeeper.
After the 5th round, Andrius Skerla's proteges move to 2nd place with 10 points, while "Panevėžys" remains stuck in the last place of the tournament table with 2 points.
