Gintra began the 2025 season with a draw, finishing level in their opening Baltic League fixture in Riga 0:0 (0–0 at half-time) against local side RFS. Their search for the season's first goal and victory continues next week.
Starting lineup: G. Vasilenko, R. Beal, I. Kuku, A. Mikutaitė, T. Romanovskaja, S. Amorim (39' min. V. Igbonoba), L. Kubiliūtė, C. Caliz, E. Šupelytė, L. Spenazzatto (84' E. Partikaitė), K. Johnson.
Justina Blaževičiūtė was away with Lithuania's U17 team, while Meida Proscevičiūtė, Augustė Baltrušaitytė and Bunmi David were also not registered for the match.
Gintra failed to take their first-half chances. Kiyani Johnson missed the target, and the goalkeeper saved Laura Spenazzatto's effort. Numerous set pieces also failed to produce a goal.
Early in the second half, the referee awarded a penalty against the Lithuanian champions. Fortunately, Gabrielė Vasilenko reacted to save the RFS player's shot. Head coach Steve Beeks searched for the right combination through substitutions, but although they added energy, the score remained unchanged.
Erika Šupelytė had an excellent late opportunity to win the match, but her shot could not find a way through the goalkeeper's legs. Neither team scored in the remaining time, leaving them with a point apiece.
Gintra begin their Lithuanian Women's A League campaign next weekend. Their opening match is against newcomers Vilnius FK Žalgiris on Sunday, 16 March, at 17:00.