Today in Palanga, the traditional international "Palanga Juzės" football tournament ended. Six teams from Lithuania, Latvia, and Russia participated in it.
The "Palanga Juzės" Cup was won by the FBK team. In the tournament final, they defeated "Šilutė" 1-0 (0-0). The only goal for the team from Kaunas was scored by forward Ričardas Beniušis in the 82nd minute.
"Our footballers attacked more often, had territorial advantage, and had several good opportunities to score. Once the ball hit the crossbar of "Šilutė's" goal. The opponents tried to defend, but they could also score a goal," said Eugenijus Riabovas, assistant coach of "Kaunas," to alyga.lt website.
We have already announced that the third place was taken by Šiauliai "Šiauliai," who defeated Kaliningrad's "Baltika-2" footballers 2-1. In the battle for the fifth place, Kaliningrad's "Tent" won 2-0 against Liepaja's "Metalurgs-2" team.