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After winning the first round, the winner of the pair Belfast Glentoran (Northern Ireland) and The New Saints (Wales) will continue.
From the start of the match, the hosts tried to impose their style of play and maintained control of the ball for longer, while creating opportunities.
At first, the footballers from Europe made some shots from a distance, but they were successfully blocked by Deividas Mikelionis.
In the 25th minute, the opponents came close to a well deserved goal, but D. Mikelionio and the team’s defenders did not cross the goal line.
Although the rivals did not have more dangerous opportunities, the people of Žalgiris could not create their own chances either.
After the break, the picture changed. At first Divine Naah hit the goal post, Michael Thuique hit his head over the goal once after the corner.
It is true that the opponents responded to this with a very dangerous free kick and an extremely dangerous blow direct to D. Mikelionis.
At the end of the match, Linas Pilibaitis had a good chance to score the goal with a header, but the home goalkeeper made the save.
The return leg will take place on July 15 in Marijampolė, and tickets will be on sale next week.
The result
“Europe” 0 – 0 “Kaunas Žalgiris”
The Europa Club is a multiple champion from Gibraltar and regularly participates in UEFA tournaments. The coaching staff and the team already know this club and its players and will come out with clear tasks in the game.
“It is a very fun club from a small country. It was interesting to watch and analyze them, they have a number of high quality and experienced players who can determine the outcome of the match.
We have seen how they fight for high places in the local championship. The same is true in Europe: they bite everyone they play with. A disciplined team that can attack and control the ball if allowed.
We have seen all this, we are prepared and we will try to prevent them from doing so. We came here not to let you do what you can. We will achieve our goal ”, assured R. Garastas before the game.
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