Kaunas Žalgiris released victory in Šiauliai

2025-08-20 23:07 © zalgiris.lt

"Kaunas Žalgiris” winning streak in the "TOPsport” supported Lithuanian Football A League came to a halt at seven. FA "Šiauliai” showed character and played to a draw in the postponed 22nd round match against the leaders 2:2.

In a high-scoring first half, the Šiauliai players were the first to break through. In the 29th minute, Danielis Romanovskis made a long pass, observing the uncertain play of Rokas Lekiatas, and took advantage of the resulting opportunity through Eligijus Jankauskas.

However, the representatives of the Sun City didn't enjoy their lead for long. In the 35th minute, during a corner, Rokas Lekiatas headed the ball into the net of his former team, and just a couple of minutes later, an impressive shot by Temuras Čogadzė put "Kaunas Žalgiris” ahead.

After the break, one goal was scored, extending the home team's points. In the 83rd minute, after a corner was raised, Nojus Stankevičius, who recently joined the Sun City club, delivered a flawless header.

"Kaunas Žalgiris” leads with 53 points, while the Šiauliai have 37 points and are in 4th place.