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The first round of the "General Financing A League" will end this weekend. The central match of the 9th round will take place in Panevėžys, where the Aukštaitija derby will feature the Lithuanian championship leader Panevėžio "Ekranas" and Pakruojo "Kruoja." Tauragė will host the local team "Tauras" and Klaipėdos "Atlantas." Gargždai's "Banga," who won their first victory, will visit the season opener at Šiauliai Central Stadium, while Marijampolė's "Sūduva" and Vilnius "Žalgiris" will host Vilniaus "Reo" and Alytus "Dainava" respectively.
"The end of the first round of the A League is not bad. There were beautiful matches. Sūduva started well. Ekranas is now first. It's a stable, experienced team," said former Lithuanian national team captain and coach Raimondas Žutautas.
According to him, "Atlantas" has good players. In the specialist's opinion, they lack team play. "Tauras struggles, the 'Reo' team is very unfairly judged by referees," said the coach.
The best impression on R. Žutautas is left by the Brazilian Rafael Ledesma, whom the coach calls the best Lithuanian legionnaire of all time. From the Lithuanians, Tadas Eliošius, Artūras Žulpa, Mantas Kuklys, Donatas Kazlauskas showing a fighting character, Algis Jankauskas playing steadily, and Mantas Savėnas leading Ekranas forward, impress the former Lithuanian national team strategist the most.
"Foreign players are more impressive. Calum Elliott plays well in Žalgiris. I hope his goals haven't run out yet," said R. Žutautas.
He is currently waiting for UEFA PRO level license approval in Vilnius and offers from clubs. Teams from Israel and Ukraine are showing interest in R. Žutautas.
Former A League goalkeeper observes the matches live in the stadiums, but mostly through Futbolo.TV.
"Šiauliai" - Gargždai "Banga" Time - April 27, 19 hours. Location - Šiauliai City Municipality Stadium. Live broadcast on Futbolo.TV Raimondas Žutautas' prediction - 1:1.
The last match of the first round will start in Šiauliai. Local footballers will open the Lithuanian Championship season against "Banga" at the main city stadium. Until now, "Šiauliai" has played on the artificial turf of Šiauliai Gytariai.
Šiauliai has more chances to win, but it is easier to play counterattack tactics as guests. This was demonstrated in the Champions League semi-final between "Barcelona" and "Chelsea." The English proved that it's harder to create than to defend. I believe the match will end in a draw," said R. Žutautas, who was looking for similarities with the UEFA Champions League match between "Panathinaikos" and Haifa's "Maccabi."
According to him, such a result would not be bad for "Banga." The team from Gargždai ranks last in the championship. However, out of the five available points, they won three in the last round, winning 1:0 at home against Tauragė's "Tauras."
"After the victory, the players gained motivation, but "Šiauliai" will be determined to celebrate the victory in front of their fans. I don't think it will be influenced much by the fact that the teams will not play on artificial turf but on natural grass. This could be a kind of advantage for Šiauliai, but they also had trouble training on the grass due to weather conditions," evaluated R. Žutautas, who started his career in Gargždai.
According to the coach, "Šiauliai" will be driven forward by the desire to rehabilitate. The currently unremarkable team has seven points and occupies the sixth place.
Šiauliai doesn't show impressive gameplay. They started the season quite well, but later fell into a rut. This is surprising because the team's composition is not bad," R. Žutautas said. - To find the causes of failures, you need to sit in the club's kitchen. Maybe the players are not receiving their salaries, maybe they got in shape too early..."
Šiauliai has conceded 13 goals in eight rounds. "Atlantas" (20) and "Tauras" (17) have pulled the ball out of their own nets more times. R. Žutautas also noted the criticism of the "Šiauliai" defense that is often received: "If a team concedes four or three goals, the defenders are to blame. However, everything cannot be blamed on them. Maybe the defensive lines aren't defending well, and the defenders can't save the situation. We need to analyze and find the reasons. Now there is also a statistical center. Coaches cannot complain."
According to R. Žutautas, who has watched almost all of "Banga's" matches this season, the Gargždai team attacks too little, lacks leaders in attack, and often loses by a small margin.
"Gargždai said goodbye to Anatoliy Ostapu. From what I heard, they are looking for a strong, attacking defender. "Banga" defends well. Young goalkeeper Vitalijus Myrnyj plays successfully," commented the brother of "Banga's" head coach Vaidas Žutautas.
"Šiauliai" - Gargždai "Banga" Time - April 27, 19 hours. Location - Šiauliai City Municipality Stadium. Live broadcast on Futbolo.TV Raimondas Žutautas' prediction - 1:1.
The last match of the first round will start in Šiauliai. Local footballers will open the Lithuanian Championship season against "Banga" at the main city stadium. Until now, "Šiauliai" has played on the artificial turf of Šiauliai Gytariai.
Šiauliai has more chances to win, but it is easier to play counterattack tactics as guests. This was demonstrated in the Champions League semi-final between "Barcelona" and "Chelsea." The English proved that it's harder to create than to defend. I believe the match will end in a draw," said R. Žutautas, who was looking for similarities with the UEFA Champions League match between "Panathinaikos" and Haifa's "Maccabi."
According to him, such a result would not be bad for "Banga." The team from Gargždai ranks last in the championship. However, out of the five available points, they won three in the last round, winning 1:0 at home against Tauragė's "Tauras."
"After the victory, the players gained motivation, but "Šiauliai" will be determined to celebrate the victory in front of their fans. I don't think it will be influenced much by the fact that the teams will not play on artificial turf but on natural grass. This could be a kind of advantage for Šiauliai, but they also had trouble training on the grass due to weather conditions," evaluated R. Žutautas, who started his career in Gargždai.
According to the coach, "Šiauliai" will be driven forward by the desire to rehabilitate. The currently unremarkable team has seven points and occupies the sixth place.
Šiauliai doesn't show impressive gameplay. They started the season quite well, but later fell into a rut. This is surprising because the team's composition is not bad," R. Žutautas said. - To find the causes of failures, you need to sit in the club's kitchen. Maybe the players are not receiving their salaries, maybe they got in shape too early..."
Šiauliai has conceded 13 goals in eight rounds. "Atlantas" (20) and "Tauras" (17) have pulled the ball out of their own nets more times. R. Žutautas also noted the criticism of the "Šiauliai" defense that is often received: "If a team concedes four or three goals, the defenders are to blame. However, everything cannot be blamed on them. Maybe the defensive lines aren't defending well, and the defenders can't save the situation. We need to analyze and find the reasons. Now there is also a statistical center. Coaches cannot complain."
According to R. Žutautas, who has watched almost all of "Banga's" matches this season, the Gargždai team attacks too little, lacks leaders in attack, and often loses by a small margin.
"Gargždai said goodbye to Anatoliy Ostapu. From what I heard, they are looking for a strong, attacking defender. "Banga" defends well. Young goalkeeper Vitalijus Myrnyj plays successfully," commented the brother of "Banga's" head coach Vaidas Žutautas.
"Šiauliai" - Gargždai "Banga" Time - April 27, 19 hours. Location - Šiauliai City Municipality Stadium. Live broadcast on Futbolo.TV Raimondas Žutautas' prediction - 1:1.
The last match of the first round will start in Šiauliai. Local footballers will open the Lithuanian Championship season against "Banga" at the main city stadium. Until now, "Šiauliai" has played on the artificial turf of Šiauliai Gytariai.
Šiauliai has more chances to win, but it is easier to play counterattack tactics as guests. This was demonstrated in the Champions League semi-final between "Barcelona" and "Chelsea." The English proved that it's harder to create than to defend. I believe the match will end in a draw," said R. Žutautas, who was looking for similarities with the UEFA Champions League match between "Panathinaikos" and Haifa's "Maccabi."
According to him, such a result would not be bad for "Banga." The team from Gargždai ranks last in the championship. However, out of the five available points, they won three in the last round, winning 1:0 at home against Tauragė's "Tauras."
"After the victory, the players gained motivation, but "Šiauliai" will be determined to celebrate the victory in front of their fans. I don't think it will be influenced much by the fact that the teams will not play on artificial turf but on natural grass. This could be a kind of advantage for Šiauliai, but they also had trouble training on the grass due to weather conditions," evaluated R. Žutautas, who started his career in Gargždai.
According to the coach, "Šiauliai" will be driven forward by the desire to rehabilitate. The currently unremarkable team has seven points and occupies the sixth place.
Šiauliai doesn't show impressive gameplay. They started the season quite well, but later fell into a rut. This is surprising because the team's composition is not bad," R. Žutautas said. - To find the causes of failures, you need to sit in the club's kitchen. Maybe the players are not receiving their salaries, maybe they got in shape too early..."
Šiauliai has conceded 13 goals in eight rounds. "Atlantas" (20) and "Tauras" (17) have pulled the ball out of their own nets more times. R. Žutautas also noted the criticism of the "Šiauliai" defense that is often received: "If a team concedes four or three goals, the defenders are to blame. However, everything cannot be blamed on them. Maybe the defensive lines aren't defending well, and the defenders can't save the situation. We need to analyze and find the reasons. Now there is also a statistical center. Coaches cannot complain."
According to R. Žutautas, who has watched almost all of "Banga's" matches this season, the Gargždai team attacks too little, lacks leaders in attack, and often loses by a small margin.
"Gargždai said goodbye to Anatoliy Ostapu. From what I heard, they are looking for a strong, attacking defender. "Banga" defends well. Young goalkeeper Vitalijus Myrnyj plays successfully," commented the brother of "Banga's" head coach Vaidas Žutautas.
"Šiauliai" - Gargždai "Banga" Time - April 27, 19 hours. Location - Šiauliai City Municipality Stadium. Live broadcast on Futbolo.TV Raimondas Žutautas' prediction - 1:1.
The last match of the first round will start in Šiauliai. Local footballers will open the Lithuanian Championship season against "Banga" at the main city stadium. Until now, "Šiauliai" has played on the artificial turf of Šiauliai Gytariai.
Šiauliai has more chances to win, but it is easier to play counterattack tactics as guests. This was demonstrated in the Champions League semi-final between "Barcelona" and "Chelsea." The English proved that it's harder to create than to defend. I believe the match will end in a draw," said R. Žutautas, who was looking for similarities with the UEFA Champions League match between "Panathinaikos" and Haifa's "Maccabi."
According to him, such a result would not be bad for "Banga." The team from Gargždai ranks last in the championship. However, out of the five available points, they won three in the last round, winning 1:0 at home against Tauragė's "Tauras."
"After the victory, the players gained motivation, but "Šiauliai" will be determined to celebrate the victory in front of their fans. I don't think it will be influenced much by the fact that the teams will not play on artificial turf but on natural grass. This could be a kind of advantage for Šiauliai, but they also had trouble training on the grass due to weather conditions," evaluated R. Žutautas, who started his career in Gargždai.
According to the coach, "Šiauliai" will be driven forward by the desire to rehabilitate. The currently unremarkable team has seven points and occupies the sixth place.
Šiauliai doesn't show impressive gameplay. They started the season quite well, but later fell into a rut. This is surprising because the team's composition is not bad," R. Žutautas said. - To find the causes of failures, you need to sit in the club's kitchen. Maybe the players are not receiving their salaries, maybe they got in shape too early..."
Šiauliai has conceded 13 goals in eight rounds. "Atlantas" (20) and "Tauras" (17) have pulled the ball out of their own nets more times. R. Žutautas also noted the criticism of the "Šiauliai" defense that is often received: "If a team concedes four or three goals, the defenders are to blame. However, everything cannot be blamed on them. Maybe the defensive lines aren't defending well, and the defenders can't save the situation. We need to analyze and find the reasons. Now there is also a statistical center. Coaches cannot complain."
According to R. Žutautas, who has watched almost all of "Banga's" matches this season, the Gargždai team attacks too little, lacks leaders in attack, and often loses by a small margin.
"Gargždai said goodbye to Anatoliy Ostapu. From what I heard, they are looking for a strong, attacking defender. "Banga" defends well. Young goalkeeper Vitalijus Myrnyj plays successfully," commented the brother of "Banga's" head coach Vaidas Žutautas.
"Šiauliai" - Gargždai "Banga" Time - April 27, 19 hours. Location - Šiauliai City Municipality Stadium. Live broadcast on Futbolo.TV Raimondas Žutautas' prediction - 1:1.
The last match of the first round will start in Šiauliai. Local footballers will open the Lithuanian Championship season against "Banga" at the main city stadium. Until now, "Šiauliai" has played on the artificial turf of Šiauliai Gytariai.
Šiauliai has more chances to win, but it is easier to play counterattack tactics as guests. This was demonstrated in the Champions League semi-final between "Barcelona" and "Chelsea." The English proved that it's harder to create than to defend. I believe the match will end in a draw," said R. Žutautas, who was looking for similarities with the UEFA Champions League match between "Panathinaikos" and Haifa's "Maccabi."
According to him, such a result would not be bad for "Banga." The team from Gargždai ranks last in the championship. However, out of the five available points, they won three in the last round, winning 1:0 at home against Tauragė's "Tauras."
"After the victory, the players gained motivation, but "Šiauliai
