League

Pakalne Stadium
Spectators: 7822 (Terracing: 5872, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 150) In the 3rd minute Eugenijus Skinderis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Robertas Pečiukas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ugnius Merkelis hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Robertas Pečiukas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eugenijus Skinderis in the 8th minute of play. In the 11thth minute of the game Eugenijus Skinderis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Dubingiai's Robertas Pečiukas was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 16 minutes into the match, Gintautas Grakauskas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Robertas Pečiukas. FC Dubingiai's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gintautas Grakauskas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eugenijus Skinderis in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Robertas Pečiukas saved FC Dubingiai from getting behind. Andrius Matulionis blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dangiras Paliūnas having to make a save. In the 30thth minute of the game Eugenijus Skinderis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Dubingiai's Robertas Pečiukas was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Robertas Pečiukas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugenijus Skinderis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Andrius Matulionis kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. When Strakalai's Eugenijus Skinderis in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Dubingiai's goalie prevented a goal. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Dubingiai's goalkeeper Robertas Pečiukas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 37th minute Gintautas Grakauskas clashed with another player. He fell to the ground and was in great pain. It was obvious that he couldn't finish the game. 37 minutes into the game, Herkus Milius was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Dubingiai's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Strakalai the free kick. After a rather tough play, FC Dubingiai's Herkus Milius got a free kick in the 39th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eugenijus Skinderis in the 43rd minute of play forced FC Dubingiai's goalkeeper Robertas Pečiukas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Robertas Pečiukas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eugenijus Skinderis's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eugenijus Skinderis in the 46th minute of play forced FC Dubingiai's goalkeeper Robertas Pečiukas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The FC Dubingiai players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Strakalai were winning 0-1.

Eugenijus Skinderis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 55 in the game by Eugenijus Skinderis from a close distance when the talented Robertas Pečiukas managed to make a qualified save. FC Dubingiai's players were relieved. Eugenijus Skinderis could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Robertas Pečiukas made a huge save. The nice shot from Eugenijus Skinderis in the 59thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Robertas Pečiukas had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrius Matulionis in the 61st minute of play forced Strakalai's goalkeeper Dangiras Paliūnas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 0-2 became the score in the 63rd minute when Eugenijus Skinderis elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Eugenijus Skinderis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robertas Pečiukas having to interfere. In the 84th minute, Vykintas Tarasevičius got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. FC Dubingiai's Andrius Matulionis got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Romualdas Duseika during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Strakalai getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Romualdas Duseika hit a great ball. Eugenijus Skinderis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Robertas Pečiukas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eugenijus Skinderis in the 92nd minute. Robertas Pečiukas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Einaras Bagdonas in the 93rd minute of the match. When Ugnius Merkelis fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Dubingiai's protests and gave Ugnius Merkelis a yellow card for diving instead. In the 96th match minute, FC Dubingiai was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ugnius Merkelis to maneuver through the defense. Strakalai played a much better game than FC Dubingiai and deserved their victory. The FC Dubingiai players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.