U18 League

Mintis Arena
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ugnius Budnikas made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaak Laanemets in the 3rd minute of play forced FK Mintis Vilnius's goalkeeper Gvidonas Jakimavičius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Almantas Baltramaitis's late challenge caught a FC Raasiku Kõrid's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Almantas Baltramaitis helped the player get up and apologised. 11 minutes into the game, FK Mintis Vilnius's Lukas Kulpys nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Andres Normak made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 13th minute, Ugnius Budnikas made a precise shot to the right of Andres Normak. FC Raasiku Kõrid's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. 17 minutes into the match, FC Raasiku Kõrid's goalkeeper Andres Normak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Almantas Baltramaitis. 18 minutes into the game, Lukas Kulpys recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Andres Normak. Lukas Kulpys showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. After a rather tough play, FC Raasiku Kõrid's Ants Urm got a free kick in the 20th minute. Andres Normak acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 21st minute, took the ball on the long shot from Hubertas Urniežius. In the 22nd minute Motiejus Saudargis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andres Normak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 35 minutes into the match, Ugnius Budnikas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Andres Normak. FC Raasiku Kõrid's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ugnius Budnikas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. Andres Normak was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lukas Kulpys showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 5-0 in the 39 minute of play. Motiejus Saudargis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jaak Laanemets made a kick off. In the 55th minute, FC Raasiku Kõrid's Virgo Aavasalu ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gvidonas Jakimavičius. Gvidonas Jakimavičius yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 5-1. In the 61st minute Motiejus Saudargis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andres Normak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 63 minutes into the game, Lukas Kulpys cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 6-1. Andres Normak was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 68 minutes of play, FK Mintis Vilnius's Lukas Kulpys made it 7-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Andres Normak was left in no man's land by his defense there! 73 minutes into the game, Motiejus Saudargis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 8-1. Andres Normak was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Gvidonas Jakimavičius showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kerdo Üksik in the 81st minute of the match. When Ants Urm fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Raasiku Kõrid's protests and gave Ants Urm a yellow card for diving instead. Ants Urm kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Marek Rohumaa's late challenge caught a FK Mintis Vilnius's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marek Rohumaa helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to FC Raasiku Kõrid getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Marek Rohumaa hit a great ball. In the 94th minute, Aigar Hermaste hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.