Round 16 of the Lithuanian Women's A League took place on Sunday, with Gintra extending their winning streak to eight.
Having recently returned to the top of the table after a long absence, Gintra won 2:0 (1–0 at half-time) against FK Žalgiris of Vilnius, again avenging their second-round defeat in the capital. Steve Beeks's side won three of the teams' four meetings.
Three more points leave the champions top with 39, two ahead of closest challengers TransINVEST of Vilnius district.
Starting lineup: G. Lukjančukė, R. Beal, A. Mikutaitė, T. Romanovskaja (55' min, T. Brown), L. Ribeiro (55' min. E. Šupelytė), L. Kubiliūtė, C. Caliz, L. Spenazzatto, M. Bowers (69' min. I. Kuku), B. Taylor (80' min. B. David), M. Proscevičiūtė (80' min. J. Blaževičiūtė).
Goals:
Gintra: L. Ribeiro (43' min.), L. Spenazzatto (50' min.) one each.
The champions did not score until near the end of the first half. Lidiane Ribeiro won the aerial duel from a well-delivered corner and put the visitors 1–0 ahead.
Early in the second half, team leader Laura Spenazzatto beat the defenders and finished accurately into the bottom corner to double the score.
Gintra's European campaign continues with an upcoming UEFA Women's Europa League debut. The draw paired them with Danish runners-up Nordsjælland of Farum in the second qualifying round.
The first leg takes place in Šiauliai on 7 October at 18:00, with the return in Denmark on 15 October. This and subsequent stages use a home-and-away format.
Club partner Ticketmarket is selling tickets for the Šiauliai match. Prices will rise, so buy in advance via this link.
Match goals: