On a windy Saturday in Šiauliai, the Lithuanian Women's A League leaders met. Defending champions Gintra's“ players battled hard to 2:0 (0–0 at half-time) defeat Vilnius MFA Žalgiris-MRU, taking a major step towards their 22nd title.
This was the teams' final meeting of the season. Gintra won both Vilnius matches 3–2, while their first spring meeting in Šiauliai ended 1–1.
Lineup: A. Bikutė, A. Mikutaitė (C), N. Oronoz, T. Romanovskaja, R. Diodati, A. Sunday, M. Galkina, E. Šupelytė (88' min. M. Proscevičiūtė), S. Kashima (75' min. A. Pauletto), J. Sunday (90' min. L. Kubiliūtė), J. Bassey.
Goals:
„Gintra“: S. Kashima (59') and J. Bassey (89', pen.) one each.
Gintra confidently controlled the first half but could not lead. Before the interval, a Žalgiris player received a second yellow and was sent off. Erika Šupelytė had a chance from a free kick around 17 metres out but shot too high.
Gintra's“ players made their numerical advantage count after the break. Seina Kashima beat Meda Šeškutė with a deceptive shot in the 59th minute to put the hosts ahead.
Gintra continued dominating but missed chances to double the lead. Eventually, Juliet Bassey converted a penalty near the end of normal time for 2–0.
After a deserved win, Gintra's“ players moved closer to the championship, although it is not yet secured.
Next Sunday, Gintra travel to the capital to face FK Vilnius.