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In the semi-final, “Žalgiris” lost to the opponents after the extension with the result 1: 2, even though they had the initiative for most of the match and created more dangerous situations in the opposing goal.
For the second time this season, Sūduva’s victory was determined by two blows to the head and Semir Kerla’s attack on the “second floor” after the standard situation became decisive again.
“Classic cup matches with lots of emotions, fights, opportunities to stand out. The two strongest teams from Lithuania faced each other, it was a duel in principle. However, the peculiarity of the cup is that if such opportunities are not scored, it is very difficult to expect success. However, I am grateful to the team for the game. There were many opportunities to excel, we played well. The players gave it their all. However, in soccer it happens that another team goes to the next stage, ”A. Baga summarized the duel.
At the start of extra time, Žalgiris was the first to score, but the next minute, Sūduva tied the score. “It just came to our notice then. Maybe just because both goals fell in practically a minute. After a second, there was inattention, some confusion and the result became 1: 1”, – A. Baga assessed the situation.
He didn’t mention the fact that Sūduva threw an unusual defense line in the starting lineup, and even made multiple changes at once during the break.
“It is difficult to predict the composition of the opponents as you would like. Knowing that there were two games left in the championship, and the reservation of” Sūduva “allows for changes, there was no surprise. All the qualified players competed. I would not say that the first eleven did not They were very surprising. This was followed by a massive change. We were prepared for all occasions, “said the coach.
“Žalgiris” and “Sūduva” are also fighting for the A league title. When asked whether not reaching the cup final could be an advantage due to less effort, A. Baga replied: “How did you look? Yes, Sūduvai will have to play the final because he got there. But we must not forget that with us three players played in the national team almost three complete games, in serious battles in the League of Nations. It is difficult to speak of freshness at the end of October. You can see these things in different ways. But, of course, now everything matters. Could be like this “.
This season, Žalgiris won the Super Cup and Sūduva has a chance to win the cup next Saturday. “Sūduva” is ahead in the league A tournament standings with two games to play – he has three more points. The teams will meet again on October 31.
“We will evaluate the season after the last round. As long as there are possibilities to become champions, we will fight, as they say, until the last bullet,” said A. Baga.
This season, Žalgiris has at least two games left in the A league. October 20 – Guest with Gargždai Banga and October 31. – at home with “Sūduva” from Marijampolė.
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