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Match Report
Pavilkija
Spectators: 7975 (Terracing: 6000,
Seating: 1815, VIP seats: 160) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eliodor Tudoran kicked off to start the match. After some careless play in the Pavilkija defense, Eliodor Tudoran kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Einaras Imbrasas. The Pavilkija fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Einaras Imbrasas should have stopped the shot. The Viktorija fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Viktorija's Dominic Schepens 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 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Dominic Schepens hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. 17 minutes into the match, Eliodor Tudoran had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Einaras Imbrasas. Pavilkija's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eliodor Tudoran was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. In the 20th match minute, Viktorija was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eidvilas Staponkus to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the match, Pavilkija's Aurelijus Karanauskas broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Einaras Imbrasas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eliodor Tudoran's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. The Viktorija fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when Viktorija's Eliodor Tudoran 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 0-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Dominic Schepens took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Einaras Imbrasas. Einaras Imbrasas dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-6. After 33 minutes, Renatas Vaidžiulis mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Viktorija and the Pavilkija players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Viktorija's Renatas Vaidžiulis got a free kick in the 33rd minute. After 34 played minutes, Pavilkija's Aurelijus Karanauskas shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Kajetan Zagrobelny came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Pavilkija reached it. In the 35th minute, Braulio Gaur made a precise shot to the right of Einaras Imbrasas. Pavilkija's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-8. 38 minutes into the match, Eliodor Tudoran had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Einaras Imbrasas. Pavilkija's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Eliodor Tudoran was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-9. Dominic Schepens received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Einaras Imbrasas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 47 minutes into the game, Vismantas Stravinskas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pavilkija's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Viktorija the free kick. The supporters of Viktorija booed when Pavilkija was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vismantas Stravinskas didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half Viktorija were leading 0-9. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Redas Andriuškevičius to make the kick off. After a rather tough play, Pavilkija's Stasys Trubutis got a free kick in the 55th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eliodor Tudoran in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Einaras Imbrasas saved Pavilkija from getting behind. Dominic Schepens might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Einaras Imbrasas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Dominic Schepens ran back to his position shaking his head. A collision led to Pavilkija getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Stasys Trubutis hit a great ball. The supporters of Viktorija booed when Pavilkija was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vismantas Stravinskas didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Eduardas Sadauskas came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the Viktorija fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Eduardas Sadauskas couldn't finish the play. Arūnas Kalasiūnas kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Braulio Gaur received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Einaras Imbrasas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 73 minutes into the match, Dominic Schepens dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Einaras Imbrasas, 0-10. Stasys Trubutis was shown his second yellow card after 76 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Viktorija's Vaidotas Gedminas was substituted for Renatas Vaidžiulis. If Dobromir Wicherek had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 96th minute, Eliodor Tudoran left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Viktorija fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-13. The Pavilkija fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Viktorija were clearly better and deserved to take the win.
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