Opening of Raudondvaris Stadium – Dramatic Matches

2024-09-22 19:07 © fchegelmann.com

In the 31st round of the "TOPsport A League," football spectators gathered at the new Raudondvaris stadium witnessed a high-scoring match between the "Hegelmann" and "Panevėžys" teams. A goal by P. Popescu at the end of the match allowed the Kaunas team to secure a point, ending in a 2:2 draw (1:0).

At the beginning of the match, both teams played actively, and the ball did not remain in the midfield for long. Lazaras Kojičius from the home team dangerously shot on goal twice, forcing Panevėžys goalkeeper Emilijus Timburas to make some saves. On the guests' side, Aminēas Benchaibas struck heavily towards the opponent's goal twice.

In the 28th minute, the first goal was scored, both in this stadium and in this match. After intercepting the ball, L. Kojičius sent it to the upper corner of the goal, putting the Kaunas team ahead.

As the first half approached its end, Lucasas de Vega attempted to try his luck, but the Brazilian's shot was saved by Arijus Bražinskas.

With only a few minutes into the second half, Njoya Abdelas Kaderas had two chances, but his shot hit the goalpost, and later, goalkeeper E. Timburas helped out the Panevėžys team.

In the 55th minute, "Panevėžys" organized a great counterattack, which ended with an accurate shot from L. de Vega.

The 74th minute became a painful blow to the championship ambitions of the Kaunas team – after receiving a cross from the flank, A. Benchaibas initially shot against the post, but on his second attempt, he found the net and put his team ahead.

At the very end of the match, not only was a penalty awarded against the guests, but a red card was also shown to Jovan Čadženovič for handling the ball in the penalty area. P. Popescu's initial shot was saved by E. Timburas, but on the second attempt, the Romanian sent the ball into the goal.

Having secured a point, the Kaunas team confidently continues in second place, while "Panevėžys," with 29 points, has caught up with "Sūduva."