The 21-year-old midfielder scored the fifth goal for Split’s “Hajduk” after one of his raids, which were plentiful during the match, and then ran off to celebrate.
VIDEO: UEFA Conference League. R. Pukstas goal (Zalgiris 1:5 Hajduk)
UEFA Conference League. R. Pukstas goal (Zalgiris 1:5 Hajduk)
At the stadium, the match was watched by R. Pukstas’ grandparents and other relatives, and the footballer also revealed that his father is a loyal fan of Vilnius “Žalgiris”.
However, R. Pukstas’ decision to run to celebrate near the stands ended with objects being thrown at him – including a plastic beer cup.
Fortunately, the situation did not escalate. R. Pukstas soon raised his hands as if apologizing, and was shortly after substituted.
Both of Roko’s parents are Lithuanians, well-known athletes in the country who emigrated to the USA. His father Mindaugas, a former marathon runner, represented Lithuania at the 2004 Athens Olympics (finished 74th), and his mother Živilė is a multiple Lithuanian triple jump champion.
The “Hajduk” club, dominant in Vilnius, won the first match against “Žalgiris” 5:2 and created a very solid advantage ahead of the return match next week in Split.
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The football talent courted by LFF loudly stated whom he wants to represent – Lithuania or the USA
Rokas Pukštas, who holds a Lithuanian passport, is attracting attention from an English Premier League club
21-year-old R. Pukstas holds both Lithuanian and US citizenships, so he could play for our national team, but he has repeatedly expressed a desire to represent the USA. He was the captain of the American youth team but has not yet been called up to the senior national team.
