The team that made history, 'Dainava,' finished fourth in the A League.

2024-11-09 19:50 © Dominyko Sidaro

In a stunning finish to the "TOPsport A liga” season, the players of Alytaus DFK "Dainava” overcame a two-goal deficit. The team coached by Sergejus Kuznecov won the 36th round match at home 3:2 (2:2) against FA "Šiauliai”.

This was the first victory for the Alytaus club against Šiauliai in the Lithuanian championship.

For a while, the first half was quite unsuccessful for the players of Dainava. In the 17th minute, a beautiful attack by the guests was converted into a goal by Deividas Šešpalukis with a shot from about 16 meters, and soon after, Maksymas Maksymenka handled the ball in the penalty area – the penalty was successfully converted by Davis Ikauniekas in the 19th minute with his 18th accurate shot.

In the 42nd minute, Gustas Baliutavičius made a serious mistake, which Stanislavas Sorokinas capitalized on to score a goal. Three minutes later, Dmytro Mandryčenka got on the scoreboard this season, thanks to an assist from Renatas Banevičius.

After the break, luck turned against the guests twice, as D. Ikauniekas and Danielius Jarašius hit the goalposts, and Eligijus Jankauskas failed to convert an excellent chance. In the 74th minute, Artiomas Baftalovskis took a shot in the penalty area – the ball hit both posts and crossed the goal line.

The Alytaus club finished in a record 4th place with 45 points, while Šiauliai dropped to 7th position with 42 points.