Šiauliai Returns Against Dainava

2025-07-28 22:54 © alyga.lt

In the postponed "TOPsport A League" round 25 matches, FA "Šiauliai" performed well at home again. The Sun City team defeated Alytaus DFK "Dainava" for the third time in a row this year - 3:1 (1:1).

The Šiauliai team started the match unsuccessfully: already in the 5th minute, Scotty Sadzoute made a mistake while making a pass, and taking advantage of that, Denis Ževžikovas punished the opponent for careless play. However, after 13 minutes, Gabrielius Micevičius raised a corner kick, and Milanas Džokičius scored.

Before the break, Airidas Mickevičius had a couple of situations to deal with, and at the very beginning of the second half, Maksymas Maksymenka was sent off for a second yellow card. Moreover, after the Ukrainian's foul, a penalty was awarded, which Benny converted in the 47th minute.

For some time, Airidas Mickevičius managed to keep Dainava in the game, but in the 78th minute, M. Džokičius scored his 9th goal of the season and became the top scorer of the championship. A positive moment for the guests was the return of leading striker Krystianas Okoniewskis to the lineup.

The Šiauliai team, with 35 points, is in fourth place, while the Alytaus club holds 10 points and is in 10th place.