"Panevezys" again plunged to the bottom of the A League.

2024-07-20 23:38 © Pauliaus Židonio

„TOPsport A lygoje“ „Kauno Žalgiris“ after almost four years of a break, defeated „Panevėžys“ away. In the 23rd round match, the Žalgiris team proved their advantage with a score of 2:1 (1:1).

The start of the match went smoothly for the hosts - Noel Mbo scored in the 4th minute after Cheikhou Dieng's pass. For the 25-year-old forward, this was his fourth goal this season.

Panevėžys controlled the ball for a longer time, but the visitors went on a counterattack and in the 29th minute, Filip Dangubičius scored after Artūras Dolžnikovas' pass. At the end of the first half, N. Mbo had two good chances, but his shots, like Lucas de Vega's attempt, were blocked by Deividas Mikelionis.

In the second half, the teams created fewer threatening episodes. Nevertheless, Vilius Armanavičius converted a penalty kick in the 70th minute, when Malcolm Cacutalua inadvertently handled the ball in the penalty area. Four minutes later, "Kauno Žalgiris" defender Gratas Sirgėdas received his second yellow card.

During the remaining time, Cheikhou Dieng attacked dangerously with his head, while Linas Klimavičius, who appeared on the field after a substitution, also did not take advantage of his opportunities.

„Kauno Žalgiris“ with 37 points is ranked third, while „Panevėžys“, losing for the third time in a row, has 21 points and dropped to 10th place.