Vilnius' "Žalgiris" defeated "TransINVEST" club

2024-06-02 17:21 © Elvio Žaldario

TOPsport A lygos leader Vilnius "Žalgiris" marked their second visit to Širvintos with a victory in recent days. In the 16th round, the residents of Vilnius 3:1 (1:0) defeated the footballers of Vilnius district "TransINVEST."

In the first half, the players of Žalgiris controlled the ball for a long time, did not create many sharp episodes, but in the 20th minute, they were in front. Paulius Golubickas provoked a penalty in the penalty area from Simone Moschino, which was converted by Liviu Antalis. After the collision, the Italian goalkeeper was substituted.

Shortly after the break, "Žalgiris" doubled their lead. In the 54th minute, Joel Bopesu lifted a corner and Jurijus Kendyšas headed the ball into the goal. Soon after, Adama Fofana struck close to the target.

The "TransINVEST" team unexpectedly restored intrigue in the 71st minute. With Arpad Torda making a mistake in the penalty area, a free kick was awarded, which Linas Pilibaitis converted after Ernestas Stočkūnas's pass.

However, the hosts' enthusiasm was extinguished after 6 minutes. After another corner lifted by J. Bopesu, L. Antalis scored again with a header. The legionnaire from Romania has scored six goals this season.

Žalgiris lead the tournament table with 37 points, while the Vilnius district club has 13 points and ranks tenth.