Žalgiris snatched victory against Banga in the final moments

2024-09-01 17:36 © fkzalgiris.lt

At the break of the selection, "Žalgiris" will go out with a five-point lead over their pursuers. The Vilnius team defeated Gargždai "Banga" 2:1 at home after a tough battle and took advantage of the opponents' stumble.

The first goal was scored by Liviu Antalis with a close-range shot in the first half. After the break, "Banga" equalized through former Žalgiris player Vilius Piliukaitis, but the Žalgiris players fought until the end, and at the end of the match, Giedrius Matulevičius scored the winning goal.

There was one change in the starting lineup of "Žalgiris" - Adama Fofana played from the start. Myroslav Mazuras missed the match due to a suspension.

After 4 minutes, O. Verbicko's long-range shot went past the post.

In the 12th minute, the ball deflected to G. Matulevičius in the penalty area, but his shot went over the crossbar.

In the 25th minute, after I. Venckas's shot from the left flank, the ball was directed out of play by A. Tordai.

In the 32nd minute, a dangerous shot from L. Antalis was saved by the goalkeeper in the penalty area, and another shot was blocked by a defender.

In the 35th minute, after a deep pass, V. Paulauskas had a chance, but fortunately his one-touch shot was inaccurate.

In the 59th minute, in a prolonged attack, L. Antalis directed the ball into the goal after O. Verbicko's pass from close range.

In the 79th minute, the guests equalized the score. After V. Magdušauskas's cross from the right flank, V. Piliukaitis scored with a header from close range.

With just a few minutes left to play, "Banga" defender A. Lara received a second yellow card, and in the final minutes, "Žalgiris" took advantage of this. At the end of added time, G. Matulevičius sent the ball into the net after a corner kick.