Gintra bounced back from last week's defeat with an important Lithuanian Women's A League victory.
In the seventh round in Vilnius, Steve Beeks' side 1:0 (0–0 at half-time) overcame direct rivals MFA Žalgiris-MRU. It was Gintra's second win over them this season, following a convincing 4–0 victory in the first round.
The win lifted Gintra to second with 15 points. TransINVEST of Vilnius District currently lead with 18.
Starting lineup: A. Ulliac, R. Beal, S. Amorim, A. Mikutaitė, T. Romanovskaja, L. Kubiliūtė, V. Igbonoba (56' min. M. Proscevičiūtė), L. Spenazzatto, C. Caliz, J. Blaževičiūtė, E. Šupelytė.
Goals:
Gintra: M. Proscevičiūtė (65' min.) – 1.
Justina Blaževičiūtė had one of the clearest first-half opportunities, but Meda Šeškutė saved her shot from around 11 metres. Erika Šupelytė also threatened, only for the Žalgiris goalkeeper to save again.
Substitute Meida Proscevičiūtė scored the winner midway through the second half. Laura Spenazzatto hit the crossbar during the move, and the striker was perfectly placed to turn the rebound into the net.
Gintra return to A League action after a week's break. On 25 May, they host TransINVEST in a crucial match at Šiauliai Central Stadium. Kick-off is at 17:00. Admission is free: come and support the team!
Match highlights:
Coach's comments: