Welcome to the match between Skonto Riga and Union Riga

1'

Laimonis Zaikovskis tried to get onto the pass but Vilis Antonovs intercepted the pass.

2'

Vilis Antonovs attempted to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Uldis Abizovs.

4'

Vilis Antonovs played a great ball for Harijs Neija, Harijs Neija trapped the ball nicely before Uldis Abizovs could intercept.

Harijs Neija sprinted past Laimonis Zaikovskis.

Harijs Neija took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Fredis Bibergals removed the danger.

7'

Uldis Abizovs blocked Vilis Antonovs in a good, clean tackle before Vilis Antonovs attempted to pass the ball.

8'

Andris Sirmelis tried to skip past the challenge of Igors Gaigals but Igors Gaigals nicked the ball from the toes of Andris Sirmelis.

9'

Laimonis Zaikovskis tried to skip past the challenge of Bruno Treilons but Bruno Treilons dispossessed Laimonis Zaikovskis.

10'

Aksels Anteins hit the ball high towards Vents Krollis in the area, Vents Krollis controlled the ball when bringing it down before Kaspars Freibergs could cut it out.

Vents Krollis found a perfect spot and tried an audacious shot on goal. Aksels Zagainovs approached too late to clear the danger.

Good goalkeeping by Dzintars Gaujinieks to block the shot with his body.

11'

Bruno Treilons tried for goal from the freekick. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

12'

Brencis Petriks tried to play a long ball but Ralfs Apsis had no problem in intercepting the ball.

15'

Andris Sirmelis passed along the floor for Ralfs Apsis to pick it up, Ralfs Apsis picked up on the ball before Brencis Petriks could reach it.

Andris Sirmelis received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ralfs Apsis, Andris Sirmelis took possession of the ball before Daniels Bless could reach it.

Andris Sirmelis struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Brencis Petriks hoofed the ball clear.

17'

Laimonis Zaikovskis sprinted to escape from Bruno Treilons.

Laimonis Zaikovskis had the chance to score from medium range but Vilis Antonovs did well to close down the space.

18'

Kaspars Freibergs delivered the ball to Aksels Zagainovs, Aksels Anteins failed to intercept the pass.

Aksels Zagainovs rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Vents Krollis blocked the shot.

20'

Sandris Volkovs turned on the ball to leave Vents Krollis standing.

Sandris Volkovs knocked a lovely ball for Kaspars Freibergs, Aksels Anteins stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kaspars Freibergs tried to take the ball past Vents Krollis but Vents Krollis blocked Kaspars Freibergs.

22'

Aleksandrs Junkers tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

23'

Andris Sirmelis made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Daniels Bless.

24'

Brencis Petriks tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Andris Sirmelis did well to spot and intercept the pass.

27'

Andris Sirmelis had shrugged off the challenge of Daniels Bless and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

Dzintars Gaujinieks watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor miss from Andris Sirmelis. He looked like he was short of match practice.

29'

Brencis Petriks attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ralfs Apsis.

32'

Sandris Volkovs sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

33'

Ralfs Apsis took the corner.

Aleksandrs Junkers beat Aksels Zagainovs to the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Good play by Ralfs Apsis in making himself some space and shot on the ball. Fredis Bibergals approached too late to clear the danger.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

35'

Aksels Anteins tried to take the ball past Brencis Petriks but Brencis Petriks robbed Aksels Anteins.

37'

Vilis Antonovs tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Fredis Bibergals.

38'

The referee showed Vilis Antonovs a yellow card.

Brencis Petriks tried to get past Vilis Antonovs but Vilis Antonovs won the ball from Brencis Petriks.

39'

Daniels Bless took the corner to the edge of the area.

Harijs Neija jumped above Fredis Bibergals, then headed the ball clear.

40'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Andris Sirmelis.

41'

Ralfs Apsis sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

43'

Laimonis Zaikovskis tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Ralfs Apsis.

44'

Vilis Antonovs directed the ball nicely to Bruno Treilons, Fredis Bibergals failed to reach the ball.

Bruno Treilons tried to take the ball past Uldis Abizovs but Bruno Treilons lost the ball to Uldis Abizovs.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Skonto Riga maintained 47% of possession and 53% for Union Riga. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Kaspars Freibergs dribbled confidently past Vents Krollis.

Kaspars Freibergs hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but the shot clattered off Aksels Anteins.

49'

Sandris Volkovs made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Vents Krollis.

50'

Vents Krollis was outmuscled by Brencis Petriks.

From medium range, Brencis Petriks bent the ball towards goal but Aksels Anteins cleared the ball to safety.

51'

Daniels Bless made a pass to Brencis Petriks, Brencis Petriks took possession of the ball before Ralfs Apsis could cut it out.

Brencis Petriks made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Andris Sirmelis.

52'

Knuts Suns sprinted to escape from Daniels Bless.

Knuts Suns tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Brencis Petriks got to the ball first.

54'

Vilis Antonovs delivered the ball to Bruno Treilons, Bruno Treilons trapped the ball nicely before Daniels Bless could reach it.

Bruno Treilons tried to get onto the pass but Brencis Petriks got to the ball first.

56'

Knuts Suns fed the ball forward to Edgars Asaris, Kaspars Freibergs failed to reach the ball.

Edgars Asaris made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Sandris Volkovs.

58'

Laimonis Zaikovskis passed along the floor for Uldis Abizovs to pick it up, Bruno Treilons failed to reach the ball.

Uldis Abizovs jinked past Vilis Antonovs.

Uldis Abizovs lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a hopeful looking shot. Aleksandrs Junkers failed to charge down the shot.

Ernests Strods saved and held the ball.

59'

Laimonis Zaikovskis tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Bruno Treilons intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

61'

Daniels Bless took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

63'

Vents Krollis sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

64'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Andris Sirmelis before Sandris Volkovs attempted to deliver the ball.

65'

Igors Gaigals played a lovely ball for Brencis Petriks, Ralfs Apsis couldn't cut out the pass.

Andris Sirmelis went in with a successful block tackle on Brencis Petriks before Brencis Petriks attempted to deliver the ball.

66'

From long range, Brencis Petriks bent the ball towards goal. Ralfs Apsis failed to charge down the shot.

Ernests Strods tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

67'

Aksels Anteins took the ball past Sandris Volkovs.

Aksels Anteins fired off a long shot. Kaspars Freibergs wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Dzintars Gaujinieks tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

68'

The referee showed Aksels Zagainovs a yellow card.

69'

Andris Sirmelis tried to twist past Daniels Bless but Daniels Bless denied.

70'

Aksels Anteins passed the ball to Bruno Treilons, Bruno Treilons took possession of the ball before Uldis Abizovs could reach it.

Bruno Treilons attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Laimonis Zaikovskis made the clearance.

72'

Fredis Bibergals easily got past the challenge of Aksels Anteins.

Fredis Bibergals tried to float it into the area but The ball struck Vents Krollis.

74'

Vilis Antonovs tried to jink past Laimonis Zaikovskis but Laimonis Zaikovskis denied.

75'

Andris Sirmelis tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Daniels Bless.

76'

Andris Sirmelis attempted to feed the high ball but Brencis Petriks showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

77'

Harijs Neija tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Daniels Bless came close and blocked it.

78'

Haralds Kucins failed in his attempt to twist past Bruno Treilons.

79'

Andris Sirmelis tried to dribble past Brencis Petriks but Brencis Petriks robbed Andris Sirmelis.

81'

Vilis Antonovs flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Laimonis Zaikovskis couldn't cut it.

Edgars Asaris got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Fredis Bibergals headed the ball clear.

82'

Sandris Volkovs tried to twist past Harijs Neija but Sandris Volkovs lost out to Harijs Neija.

84'

Sandris Volkovs easily got past the challenge of Aksels Anteins.

Sandris Volkovs tried to skip past the challenge of Vents Krollis but failed.

88'

Uldis Abizovs played a great ball for Laimonis Zaikovskis, Laimonis Zaikovskis took it in his stride before Bruno Treilons could reach it.

Vicious shot by Laimonis Zaikovskis for the top corner from distance but Vilis Antonovs made the clearance.

89'

Aksels Anteins had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Kaspars Freibergs cleared the ball to safety.

90'

Brencis Petriks attempted to lift the ball forward but Andris Sirmelis blocked it.

91'

Brencis Petriks tried to play it past Ralfs Apsis but Ralfs Apsis won the ball from Brencis Petriks.

92'

Poor corner kick by Laimonis Zaikovskis. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Skonto Riga 0 - 0 Union Riga