Defending champions Gintra finally secured their first Women's A League victory. After an eventful, hard-fought home contest, they 2:1 (0–1 at half-time) overcame Hegelmann, following two draws in earlier rounds.
Elsewhere this round, Saned and Utenis shared a point, while Žalgiris won the Vilnius derby 2–0.
Lineup: A. Schroeder, T. Romanovskaja, A. Mikutaitė (C), L. Kubiliūtė, R. Diodati, A. Sunday, M. Galkina, J. Bassey (90' min. S. Lichareva), J. Sunday, E. Šupelytė, M. Proscevičiūtė (69' min. N. Klezaitė)
Goals:
„Gintra“: A. Mikutaitė (75', pen.) and A. Sunday (89') one each.
„Hegelmann“: E. Kriaučiūnaitė (7′ min.) – 1.
Hegelmann began better, taking an early lead through Ema Kriaučiūnaitė's accurate finish – for 0–1. The shock failed to wake Gintra, whose numerous mistakes were exploited by the visitors.
Bassey had an excellent mid-half chance to equalise, but the goalkeeper saved at close range. Every home attempt before the interval proved fruitless.
After the break, Gintra pressed in the opponents' half but clear chances remained scarce. Abigail Sunday shot narrowly wide; Šupelytė then went one-on-one but could not finish either.
Bassey drew a foul inside the area in the 74th minute, and captain Mikutaitė converted the penalty – for 1–1. Inspired Gintra pressure pinned the opponents back, and Abigail Sunday scored an accurate 89th-minute winner – 2:1.
Next Sunday, 30 April, at 15:00, Gintra face Saned Joniškis at Pakruojis Stadium.
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