Gintra extended their Topo centras Euronics A League winning run in Garliava.
In round three, the Lithuanian champions convincingly 4:0 (2–0 at half-time) defeated Hegelmann of Kaunas District away, inflicting their first defeat. Gintra have won all three matches.
It was also new coach Olli-Pekka Ojala's first victory. Thubelihle Shamase, Erika Šupelytė and Saulutė Railaitė scored their first goals of the season.
Lineup: A. Klevečkaitė, A. Mikutaitė (C), V. Mana (86' min. U. Bujokaitė), T. Romanovskaja, L. Peabody, S. Amorim (86' min. D. Misiūnaitė), K. Hawkinson, M. Galkina, L. Kubiliūtė (57' min. A. Kazarina), T. Shamase (76' min. S. Railaitė), E. Šupelytė (57' min. M. Proscevičiūtė)
Goals:
„Gintra“: T. Shamase (21'), L. Kubiliūtė (32'), E. Šupelytė (56'), S. Railaitė (82') one each.
After last week's Baltic League setback, Gintra approached Garliava with a different mindset. They took early control and turned dominance into goals. Thubelihle Shamase scored her first in the 21st minute, and Laura Kubiliūtė strengthened the advantage ten minutes later. Ojala's team led 2–0 at half-time.
Despite their comfortable advantage, Gintra continued pressing. Šupelytė converted a fine combination and Marija Galkina pass in the 56th minute. Substitute Saulutė Railaitė completed the scoring late on for 4–0.
Next Saturday, 27 April, Gintra host the Gargždai side at Gytariai Stadium. Kick-off is at 15:00.
Match highlights and goals: