Žalgiris" achieved a dramatic victory in Finland

2024-07-11 22:57 © E. Žaldario

In the dramatic and eventful first UEFA Conference League match in Finland, "Žalgiris" defeated VPS team with a score of 2:1.

In the middle of the first half, Adama Fofana scored the first goal with a great long shot, hitting the opponent's goal post twice. In the second half, "Žalgiris" missed two good chances, hit the crossbar once again, and VPS equalized after a corner kick. J. Kendyšas scored the winning goal at the end.

There were two changes in the starting lineup of "Žalgiris" - Y. Karashima and A. Fofana started the game.

2 min. O. Verbickas' shot from the penalty area was saved by the goalkeeper.

3 min. Y. Karashima's long-range shot hit the crossbar.

8 min. A. Tordai blocked a dangerous long shot from VPS's A. Cicale. After a corner kick, a VPS defender headed over the goal.

10 min. S. Alanko's shot from the right side was inaccurate.

17 min. J. Baškirovas also missed a shot from the right side.

24 min. after a penalty kick, a VPS player dangerously shot the rebound, and A. Tordai had to defend a close corner.

25 min. A. Fofana scored the first goal with a great long shot.

40 min. L. Antalis' shot from the line was blocked by the goalkeeper, and shortly after P. Golubickas' close-range shot was saved by the goalkeeper.

47 min. J. Moutachy's shot from the right side was saved by the VPS goalkeeper.

50 min. after O. Verbickas' weak shot from the penalty area, the ball hit the crossbar.

59 min. opponents equalized. After a corner kick, P. Ahiabu sent the rebound into the net from close range.

63 min. goalkeeper caught the ball after A. Fofana's penalty kick.

72 min. VPS defender M. Pitkänen received a second yellow card for a handball and was sent off the field. After the consequent penalty kick by J. Bopesu, the ball hit the crossbar.

85 min. goalkeeper caught the ball after J. Bopesu's shot from the left side. In the 89th minute, J. Larsson's shot from the penalty area was dangerous.

In extra time, after a pass from J. Bopesu, J. Kendyšas scored the winning goal with a close-range shot.