Žemaičiai took the lead already in the 5th minute, when after a corner Lukas Ankudinovas headed the ball, and it flew into the Panevėžys goal off Valentino Vermeulen.
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„Džiugas“ doubled the difference in the 26th minute, when Ronaldas Sobowale was put into a perfect position to strike.
At the end of the half, Oleksandras Kurcevas, a former player of the Telšiai team, scored for „Panevėžys“, but after a VAR review, an offside was recorded and the score remained unchanged.
„Panevėžys“’ hopes of salvation finally collapsed in the first half of the second half, when not only a penalty was awarded against Aukštaitija’s goal, but also central defender Justinas Januševskis was sent off. In the 65th minute, Iker Scotto converted the penalty into a goal and increased „Džiugas“’ lead to a crushing one.
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In the 79th minute, another penalty was awarded against Panevėžys for a foul on V. Vermeulen, and it was scored by Vilius Piliukaitis, who came on as a substitute.
After this victory, „Džiugas“ has 30 points, which allows them to rise to the top position in the Top League. Now the Telšiai team leads „Kauno Žalgiris“ by 1 point, who will play the 16th round match at home on Sunday against Vilnius „Žalgiris“.
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