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Zhvirblavka
Spectators: 7793 (Terracing: 5846, Seating: 1792, VIP seats: 155) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Arūnas Žvirblys made the kick off which started today's match. In the 9th minute, Arūnas Žvirblys 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. Zigmantas Matulaitis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gytis Zubauskas in the 11th minute of play. After 13 minutes, Edmundas Girdzijauskas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Džiugas and the FC Norageliai players grew even worse after the yellow card. Edmundas Girdzijauskas hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gytis Zubauskas in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zigmantas Matulaitis saved FC Džiugas from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gytis Zubauskas in the 25th minute of play forced FC Džiugas's goalkeeper Zigmantas Matulaitis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gytis Zubauskas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 29 minutes in the game, Arūnas Žvirblys fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Dobilas Abromaitis having to interfere. Gytis Zubauskas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Aras Dilys received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Zigmantas Matulaitis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. FC Džiugas's Zigmantas Matulaitis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aras Dilys in the 44th minute of play. Aras Dilys sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Gytis Zubauskas made the kick off in the second half. Mantvydas Gavėnas charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mantvydas Gavėnas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 54 minutes into the match, FC Džiugas's Bronislovas Baliukonis broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 57th minute, Arūnas Žvirblys hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When FC Džiugas's Arūnas Žvirblys in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Norageliai's goalie prevented a goal. In the 61st match minute, FC Norageliai was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jogaila Balsys to maneuver through the defense. Dobilas Abromaitis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Germanas Diliūnas in the 62nd minute of play. Dobilas Abromaitis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arūnas Žvirblys, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 70th minute, FC Norageliai's Gytis Zubauskas dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. Zigmantas Matulaitis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gytis Zubauskas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Norageliai getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Raimundas Gilys hit a great ball. Dobilas Abromaitis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arūnas Žvirblys, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. In the 88th minute, Arūnas Žvirblys made a precise shot to the right of Dobilas Abromaitis. FC Norageliai's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Arūnas Žvirblys sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.