Welcome to the match between Skonto Riga and BlueBird city

1'

Boriss Dembo held up the ball, evading the challenge of Raza Farrukh and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But Boriss Dembo's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

2'

Viesturs Dronka played the ball to Ansis Brancis's feet, Kristers Akupers stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ansis Brancis shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Kristaps Sirmelis approached too late to block it.

But Ansis Brancis put it narrowly over ... He should never have missed that one.

3'

Ivars Cauka tried to dart past Kalvis Piesis but Kalvis Piesis cleanly tackled the ball.

5'

Ivars Cauka tried to skip past Kristers Frenkels but Kristers Frenkels denied.

7'

Yellow card shown to Kaspars Freibergs.

Kristaps Sirmelis knocked a lovely ball for Kristers Akupers, the ball was picked up by Kristers Akupers before Zintis Vallaks could reach it.

Kristers Akupers was pressed by Ansis Brancis but he evaded the challenge and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But Kristers Akupers sent it wide of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

8'

Raza Farrukh tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Ansis Skuja.

9'

Kalvis Osis picked up Raza Farrukh's long ball, Ansis Skuja failed to intercept the pass.

Kalvis Osis had a great opportunity to score but Roberts Kalmanis made a crucial intervention!.

11'

Raza Farrukh jinked past Ansis Skuja.

Raza Farrukh played a lovely ball for Kaspars Freibergs, Kaspars Freibergs took possession of the ball before Boriss Dembo could intercept.

The ball was curled in from Kaspars Freibergs, Ansis Skuja tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Niks Sarvinens got up above Normunds Dubra, then headed clear the danger.

13'

Kristaps Sirmelis's participation was over with as he left the field injured

Daniels Bless came on for the injured Kristaps Sirmelis.

Ansis Brancis played the ball to Boriss Dembo's feet, Boriss Dembo took possession of the ball before Kaspars Freibergs could intercept.

Boriss Dembo skipped past Raza Farrukh.

Boriss Dembo tried an optimistic effort at goal but Abram Khizanishvili scrambled the ball away.

14'

Kristers Akupers was pressed by Ansis Brancis but he evaded the challenge and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

But Kristers Akupers sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was an epic miss.

15'

Kristers Frenkels struck the freekick. Kristers Frenkels put it clean over the bar.

16'

Daniels Bless attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Zintis Vallaks.

17'

Ivars Cauka was pressed by Kalvis Piesis but he evaded the challenge and struck a long range piledriver!.

But Ivars Cauka sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor miss from Ivars Cauka. He looked like he was short of match practice.

18'

Ivars Cauka swiftly put in the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

20'

Uldis Abizovs failed in his attempt to play it past Kristers Frenkels.

22'

Ivars Cauka had a crack from the freekick. Saved in style by Boriss Geidmanis !.

24'

Ivars Cauka tried to play it past Kalvis Piesis but Kalvis Piesis block tackled Ivars Cauka.

25'

Kristers Akupers tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ansis Brancis.

27'

Ivars Cauka hit the freekick into the back of the net. Boriss Geidmanis had no chance. ...

Skonto Riga 1 - 0 BlueBird city

30'

Normunds Dubra made a good pass to Kristers Akupers, Kristers Akupers trapped the ball nicely before Zintis Vallaks could intercept.

Kristers Akupers directed the ball to Kalvis Osis, Kalvis Osis took possession of the ball before Ansis Brancis could intercept.

Kalvis Osis had a crack at goal but Roberts Kalmanis removed the danger.

31'

A long ball was delivered by Daniels Bless to Kalvis Osis, Ansis Skuja stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kalvis Osis laid it forward to Raza Farrukh, Raza Farrukh took it in his stride before Roberts Kalmanis could cut it out.

Raza Farrukh made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Niks Sarvinens.

33'

Kristers Akupers received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Daniels Bless, Kristers Akupers trapped the ball nicely before Zintis Vallaks could intercept.

Kristers Akupers had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Ansis Brancis couldn't reach it.

Boriss Geidmanis did well to tip it over the bar.

35'

Ivars Cauka swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

37'

Abram Khizanishvili received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kaspars Freibergs, Abram Khizanishvili latched onto the ball before Ansis Skuja could intercept.

Abram Khizanishvili shot from distance but Boriss Dembo scrambled the ball away.

38'

Ansis Brancis fed the ball forward to Ivo Eks, Ivo Eks took it in his stride before Daniels Bless could reach it.

Ivo Eks shielded the ball from Kristers Akupers and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Dzintars Gaujinieks failed to stop the ball ... Ivo Eks scored a goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Skonto Riga 1 - 1 BlueBird city

39'

Raza Farrukh stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ansis Skuja.

41'

Poor corner kick delivered by Roberts Kalmanis that went straight to the opposition.

42'

Raza Farrukh passed the ball perfectly past Ansis Skuja to Daniels Bless.

Daniels Bless shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Boriss Dembo cleared the ball.

43'

Raza Farrukh tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Boriss Dembo.

44'

Ivars Cauka lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

45'

Ivars Cauka went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Skonto Riga maintained 65% of possession and 35% for BlueBird city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Daniels Bless tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Zintis Vallaks made it first to the ball and intercepted.

49'

Ivars Cauka dribbled past Kristers Frenkels.

Ivars Cauka escaped from the challenge of Kalvis Piesis and struck a medium range piledriver.

Boriss Geidmanis saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

51'

Ivars Cauka took the corner to the edge of the area.

Uldis Abizovs got well above Niks Sarvinens to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Ivars Cauka stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Roberts Kalmanis came close and blocked it.

52'

Kalvis Piesis made an attempt to move the ball forward but Uldis Abizovs came close and blocked it.

53'

Kristers Akupers faked a pass then cut Zintis Vallaks in a different direction.

Kristers Akupers dribbled confidently past Ansis Brancis.

Kristers Akupers stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Roberts Kalmanis closed in and intercepted the ball.

55'

Ivars Cauka surged past Kristers Frenkels!.

Ivars Cauka escaped from the challenge of Kalvis Piesis and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Boriss Geidmanis denied Ivars Cauka.

56'

Ivars Cauka made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Kristers Frenkels.

57'

Zintis Vallaks blocked Kristers Akupers in a good, clean tackle before Kristers Akupers tried to pass the ball.

59'

Raza Farrukh attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Ansis Skuja read the game well to intercept the ball.

62'

Kristers Frenkels hit the ball forward to Kalvis Piesis, Uldis Abizovs failed to intercept the pass.

Kalvis Piesis attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Ivars Cauka blocked the shot.

63'

Ansis Brancis attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Daniels Bless came close and blocked it.

64'

Ansis Brancis played a lovely ball for Zintis Vallaks, Daniels Bless failed to intercept the pass.

Zintis Vallaks hit a long ball towards Ansis Skuja in the area, Ansis Skuja took it in his stride before Kristers Akupers could intercept.

Kalvis Piesis picked up Ansis Skuja's excellent ball, Abram Khizanishvili failed to intercept the pass.

Kalvis Piesis shot for the top corner but the shot cannoned off Krists Jankavs.

66'

Raza Farrukh dribbled past Roberts Kalmanis.

Raza Farrukh surged past Ansis Skuja!.

Raza Farrukh found himself in some space and took a shot. Roberts Kalmanis failed to block the shot.

Boriss Geidmanis tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Raza Farrukh scored a superb effort !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Skonto Riga 2 - 1 BlueBird city

67'

Ivars Cauka swung the corner into the box.

Krists Jankavs performed a diving header toward the goal, Roberts Kalmanis approached too late to head the ball clear.

Krists Jankavs put it horribly wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

68'

Raza Farrukh was outmuscled by Boriss Dembo.

Boriss Dembo tried his luck with a medium range chip but Kaspars Freibergs cleared the ball from danger.

69'

Kristers Akupers tried to use his skill to go past Zintis Vallaks but failed.

71'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Uldis Abizovs.

Kristers Akupers tried to play a long ball forward but Zintis Vallaks made a great interception.

72'

Raza Farrukh skipped easily past the challenge of Ansis Skuja.

Raza Farrukh tried a medium range effort but the shot was charged down by Boriss Dembo.

73'

Uldis Abizovs passed along the floor for Kristers Akupers to pick it up, Kristers Akupers picked up on the ball before Ansis Brancis could reach it.

Kristers Akupers tried his luck from a distance but the shot was charged down by Zintis Vallaks.

74'

Uldis Abizovs tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kristers Frenkels.

77'

Kristers Akupers attempted to feed the high ball but Zintis Vallaks did well to spot and intercept the pass.

78'

Raza Farrukh played a lovely ball for Kristers Akupers, Kristers Akupers latched onto the ball before Boriss Dembo could intercept.

Kristers Akupers got the float cross in from the wing, Ansis Skuja couldn't cut it.

Normunds Dubra got well above Niks Sarvinens to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Boriss Geidmanis need faster reflex to save it ... Normunds Dubra scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Skonto Riga 3 - 1 BlueBird city

80'

Ivars Cauka tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But it went over the bar.

83'

Kaspars Freibergs tried to dribble past Ansis Skuja but Ansis Skuja blocked Kaspars Freibergs.

84'

Ansis Skuja could not stop a confident Raza Farrukh going past him.

Raza Farrukh whipped in a low cross, Boriss Dembo failed to reach the ball.

Kalvis Osis moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but the shot was charged down by Roberts Kalmanis.

85'

Daniels Bless played a pinpoint pass to Kristers Akupers, Kristers Akupers picked up on the ball before Zintis Vallaks could cut it out.

Kalvis Osis received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kristers Akupers, Ansis Brancis tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kalvis Osis tried to pass the ball forward but Niks Sarvinens intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

86'

Daniels Bless twisted past Kristers Frenkels.

Daniels Bless tried to dart past Kalvis Piesis but Kalvis Piesis block tackled Daniels Bless.

87'

Uldis Abizovs lost the ball to Kristers Frenkels's block tackle before Uldis Abizovs tried to pass the ball.

88'

Ivars Cauka evaded the challenge of Kalvis Piesis and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

But it was well wide from Ivars Cauka ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

89'

Kristers Akupers tried to play it past Zintis Vallaks but Zintis Vallaks dispossessed Kristers Akupers.

90'

Boriss Dembo tried to get onto the pass but The ball ricocheted off Kaspars Freibergs.

93'

Ivars Cauka took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

End Match Skonto Riga 3 - 1 BlueBird city