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In the A league "General Financing" football championship matches at Alytus Stadium, the hosts "Dainava" met with "Šiauliai", who were a few steps below on the tournament table. In the previous round, Šiauliai drew 2-2 with Vilnius "Žalgiris" at home, while Alytus defeated Tauragė's "Tauras" 4-2 away.
Almost a record number of spectators gathered to support "Dainava" in their first home game: 2,200 - the number recorded in the match protocol, falling short of the best attendance result of last season by only 600. The match was broadcast from Alytus by not one, but two TV channels (Futbolo.Tv and "Lietuvos ryto"). The stadium staff had to repaint the field lines six times in preparation for Sunday's match.
These are the numbers of the football season opening in Alytus, with the most important one being Lukas Kochanauskas' goal in the 53rd minute, which secured victory for "Dainava". After eight games - three wins, as many draws, two losses (1-0 to "Ekranas", 3-1 to "Sūduva"), 12 points and a secure fifth place in the A league standings.
