Gintra of Šiauliai have been crowned Lithuanian Women's A League champions for the 25th time. The title was secured after their round 25 home match, in which the yellow and blacks defeated third-placed FK Žalgiris of Vilnius.
In front of their home supporters, Gintra won 3:0 (1–0 at half-time) against the Vilnius side and became mathematically uncatchable with three rounds remaining.
The champions remain unbeaten this season, with Artūr Sikorskij's side drawing three matches.
Meanwhile, Gintra striker Kristina Pereviznyk moved to the top of the A League scoring charts with her goal in this match.
Gracie Knutzen and Agnieška Kazarina were not in the matchday squad. Canadian Kiyani Johnson's season is already over following a serious injury.
Starting lineup: G. Vasilenko, M. Yancey, A. Mikutaitė (A. Šveckutė 72'), T. Brown, S. Amorim, T. Romanovskaja (J. Blaževičiūtė 64'), L. Kubiliūtė, M. Jakubaitė (M. Proscevičiūtė 64'), J. Dias (A. Hakasalo 57'), K. Pereviznyk, E. Mideva (U. Grincevičiūtė 72').
Gintra: K. Pereviznyk (14'), A. Hakasalo (63') and M. Proscevičiūtė (76'), one goal each.
As has become customary, Gintra took an early lead. In the 14th minute, Elizabeth Mideva escaped the defence and went one-on-one with Žalgiris goalkeeper Aušrinė Bikutė. Her shot hit the post, but Kristina Pereviznyk was in the right place to put the rebound into the net for 1–0.
The yellow and blacks controlled the first half and had opportunities to double their advantage, but could not add another goal before the break.
The Vilnius side started more brightly after the break. A dangerous opportunity against Gabrielė Vasilenko fell to Žalgiris striker Jhoagny Contreras, while the visitors also created chances from set pieces.
Anni Hakasalo came on in the 57th minute and soon made her mark. In the 64th minute, the striker received an excellent pass from K. Pereviznyk and finished into the far bottom corner for 2–0.
Another substitute, Meida Proscevičiūtė, removed any remaining doubt in the 76th minute, making it 3–0.
The Lithuanian champions next play away on 31 October against Gargždai's Banga.
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