Bitter: A celebration of the A league trophy marked by 'Kauno Žalgiris' losses to Vilnius teams.

2025-10-22 21:48 © L. Žemgulio

At the Darius and Girėnas Stadium, the already crowned champions "Kauno Žalgiris" met with "Vilniaus Žalgiris," who are fighting for medals. The match turned out to be more successful for the visitors from the capital, who celebrated victory with a score of 2:1 (0:0).

In the beginning of the meeting, the players from Kaunas were more active – team captain Fedoras Černychas and Damjanas Pavlovičius both sent the ball from a distance over the goal, while Haymennas Bah-Traore shot close to the post.

In the 32nd minute, the home team launched a great counterattack, but F. Černychas' shot was caught by Carlos Olsesas. After a few more moments, Fabienas Ourega found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but he too was unable to outplay the opponent's keeper.

The second half of the match started with a dangerous attack from the team of the temporary capital – Antonas Tolordava, who found himself at the tip of the attack, shot at C. Olsesas.

In the 61st minute, after a VAR check, a penalty kick was awarded to the home team's goal. Accurately shooting, the leading forward of "Vilniaus Žalgiris," Liviu Antalis, put the visiting team ahead.

On a good wave, Rolandas Džiaukštas' pupils quickly delivered a second blow – Motiejus Burba scored during a counterattack.

As the match was coming to an end, the players from Kaunas reduced the deficit when F. Ourega successfully shot from the penalty spot.

Having secured important 3 points, the footballers of "Vilniaus Žalgiris" established themselves in 3rd place with 56 points, while "Kauno Žalgiris" raised the A league trophy after this match.