Vilnius 'Žalgiris' could not defeat Alytus 'Dainava' club at home

2025-05-25 17:05 © alyga.lt

In the 13th round of the "TOPsport A Lyga," Alytaus DFK "Dainava" ended their long streak of losses. The players from Alytus drew 1:1 with the reigning champion Vilnius "Žalgiris" away.

In a balanced first half, the guests took the lead. After a throw-in from the sidelines in the 37th minute, the ball bounced kindly to Artiom Baftalovski, and the Ukrainian headed it into the net.

After the break, the players from Žalgiris took the initiative, but the situation for the hosts became significantly complicated when Thomas Basila received a red card for unsporting behavior in the 66th minute. Just 5 minutes later, an equalizing goal was created by two players who had just come on as substitutes.

Kajus Bička delivered a sharp low pass into the penalty area, where Giedrius Matulevičius, having escaped from his opponent, was accurate. The Lithuania national team midfielder returned to the lineup after more than a month-long absence.

In the remaining time, the players from Žalgiris repeatedly threatened with the ball in the penalty area, but the self-sacrificing play of the Dainava players allowed them to rejoice in their third point.