League Play-Off

Klasiai Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Oskaras Valeckas got the match started through his kick off. Vydas Nagevičius fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Evaldas Petkauskas having to interfere. After 6 minutes, Vydas Nagevičius made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. FBK Klasiai's Evaldas Petkauskas tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 9 minutes into the match, FBK Klasiai's goal looked a bit too open when Vydas Nagevičius came free, but Evaldas Petkauskas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th match minute, Juodoji Orchideja was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mantas Basys to maneuver through the defense. The Juodoji Orchideja fans' excitement grew in the 12th match minute when Juodoji Orchideja's Vydas Nagevičius looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. If Vydas Nagevičius had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Evaldas Petkauskas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vydas Nagevičius, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Daugirdas Bernotas didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 27th minute, which inside left pole to 1-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vydas Nagevičius in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Evaldas Petkauskas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Oskaras Valeckas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Daugirdas Bernotas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oskaras Valeckas in the 43rd minute of play. 45 minutes into the game, FBK Klasiai's Gvidas Mažutis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Daugirdas Bernotas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Evaldas Petkauskas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mantas Basys, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Evaldas Petkauskas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mantas Basys in the 60th minute of the match. After 70 played minutes FBK Klasiai got a freekick which was hit by Vaidas Vainoras. Mantas Basys might have been able to make a better finish in the 73rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Evaldas Petkauskas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mantas Basys ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Juodoji Orchideja's goalkeeper Daugirdas Bernotas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Juodoji Orchideja's Daugirdas Bernotas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oskaras Valeckas in the 77th minute of play. Edgaras Kalvaitis hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. After 82 minutes, Justinas Gylys mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FBK Klasiai and the Juodoji Orchideja players grew even worse after the yellow card. Justinas Gylys hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. After having played for 93 minutes, Mantas Basys managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Juodoji Orchideja's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mantas Basys was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Evaldas Petkauskas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mantas Basys, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. The Juodoji Orchideja players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.