Welcome to the match between Ventspils forest and Skonto Riga

1'

Dzintars Almanis fired off a long shot but Ivars Cauka made the clearance.

2'

Poor corner kick by Daniels Bless. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

3'

Dzintars Almanis had a great opportunity to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Raza Farrukh.

4'

Zed Michaelson tried to dribble past Krists Baumanis but Krists Baumanis succesfully won the ball from Zed Michaelson.

5'

Corner taken by Aksels Zagainovs and cut out by the opposition.

7'

Ivars Cauka directed the ball nicely to Uldis Abizovs, Uldis Abizovs took possession of the ball before Krists Baumanis could intercept.

Uldis Abizovs made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Leons Macko.

8'

Kaspars Freibergs tried to use his skill to go past Knuts Cvetkovs but Kaspars Freibergs lost out to Knuts Cvetkovs.

10'

Maigurs Razumovs went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

11'

Daniels Bless delivered the ball to Ivars Cauka, Ivars Cauka took possession of the ball before Dzintars Almanis could intercept.

Ivars Cauka unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Maigurs Razumovs approached too late to clear the danger.

But Ivars Cauka put it just over ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

12'

Kaspars Freibergs tried to jink past Maigurs Razumovs but Maigurs Razumovs cleanly tackled the ball.

14'

Raza Farrukh played a great ball for Zed Michaelson, Zed Michaelson trapped the ball nicely before Dzintars Almanis could cut it out.

Zed Michaelson had the chance to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Maigurs Razumovs .

15'

Vilnis Brekte was shown a yellow card.

Kaspars Freibergs tried to take the ball past Leons Macko but Leons Macko cleanly tackled the ball.

18'

Daniels Bless got past Kalvis Strauts.

Daniels Bless played it past Knuts Cvetkovs.

Reinis Apeinis block tackled Daniels Bless before Daniels Bless could pass the ball.

22'

Raza Farrukh played a perfect pass for Kaspars Freibergs, Maigurs Razumovs couldn't reach it.

Kaspars Freibergs tried to cross the ball low but Dzintars Almanis got in the way of the ball.

25'

Dzintars Almanis tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Daniels Bless.

26'

Maigurs Razumovs could not stop Raza Farrukh going past him.

Raza Farrukh rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Dzintars Almanis approached too late to tackle him.

Valts Katamadze tipped the ball over the bar.

27'

Rihards Usovs delivered the ball to Knuts Cvetkovs, Kaspars Freibergs missed his interception.

Knuts Cvetkovs floated it into the area, Raza Farrukh failed to intercept the pass.

Vilnis Brekte had the beating in the air of Aksels Zagainovs, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Dzintars Gaujinieks got himself in front of the shot.

29'

Krists Jankavs tried to twist past Knuts Cvetkovs but Knuts Cvetkovs block tackled Krists Jankavs.

31'

Krists Baumanis tried to get onto the pass but Uldis Abizovs intercepted the pass.

32'

Ivars Cauka used his skill to go past Leons Macko.

Ivars Cauka blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Krists Baumanis approached too late to block it.

However, Ivars Cauka put it well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Ivars Cauka. He looked like he was short of match practice.

33'

Brencis Petriks lost the ball to Knuts Cvetkovs's block tackle before Brencis Petriks tried to get onto the pass.

37'

Aksels Zagainovs tried to dribble past Maigurs Razumovs but Maigurs Razumovs denied.

40'

Daniels Bless tried to sprint past Knuts Cvetkovs but Daniels Bless lost the ball to Knuts Cvetkovs.

41'

Ivars Cauka swung the corner into the box.

Daniels Bless tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but the header was charged down by Reinis Apeinis.

42'

Krists Jankavs tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Knuts Cvetkovs.

43'

The freekick was quickly taken by Vilnis Brekte. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Vilnis Brekte.

44'

Vilnis Brekte escaped from the challenge of Uldis Abizovs and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Dzintars Gaujinieks did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Ventspils forest maintained 39% of possession and 61% for Skonto Riga. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Brencis Petriks played the ball to Daniels Bless's feet, Knuts Cvetkovs couldn't cut out the pass.

Daniels Bless used his skill to go past Kalvis Strauts.

Good play by Daniels Bless in making himself some space and fired off a shot. Kalvis Anuzis couldn't reach it.

Valts Katamadze did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

47'

Raza Farrukh passed along the floor for Kaspars Freibergs to pick it up, Maigurs Razumovs missed his interception.

Kaspars Freibergs tried to deliver a float cross but Dzintars Almanis cut it out.

48'

Dzintars Almanis unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Kaspars Freibergs didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Dzintars Almanis didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

49'

Daniels Bless tried to skip past Knuts Cvetkovs but Daniels Bless lost the ball to Knuts Cvetkovs.

50'

Ivars Cauka made a pass to Uldis Abizovs, Uldis Abizovs picked up on the ball before Krists Baumanis could reach it.

Uldis Abizovs put a float cross , Leons Macko couldn't cut out the pass.

Zed Michaelson met the ball with a diving header at goal, Kalvis Anuzis approached too late to head the ball clear.

Valts Katamadze failed to stop the ball ... Zed Michaelson scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Ventspils forest 0 - 1 Skonto Riga

52'

Daniels Bless played a great ball for Aksels Zagainovs, Aksels Zagainovs took possession of the ball before Knuts Cvetkovs could cut it out.

Aksels Zagainovs spotted Normunds Dubra in the area and lobbed the ball in, Normunds Dubra controlled the ball when bringing it down before Kalvis Strauts could reach it.

Normunds Dubra had a great opportunity to score but Reinis Apeinis made the last ditch tackle.

53'

Kalvis Strauts tried to dribble past Brencis Petriks but Brencis Petriks denied.

55'

Raza Farrukh easily got past the challenge of Maigurs Razumovs.

Raza Farrukh tried to send in a low cross but Dzintars Almanis made it first to the ball and intercepted.

56'

Raza Farrukh attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Maigurs Razumovs did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

57'

Daniels Bless tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Maigurs Razumovs.

59'

Leons Macko blocked Ivars Cauka in a good, clean tackle before Ivars Cauka attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

60'

Raza Farrukh tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Dzintars Almanis found himself in the way of the ball.

61'

Uldis Abizovs tried to skip past Leons Macko but Leons Macko took the ball away from Uldis Abizovs.

62'

Kaspars Freibergs sprinted to escape from Maigurs Razumovs.

Kaspars Freibergs did his best to get the ball into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Dzintars Almanis.

64'

Aksels Zagainovs went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

65'

Daniels Bless played the ball forward,Knuts Cvetkovs tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Zed Michaelson sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. Kalvis Anuzis couldn't cut it.

Daniels Bless lost the ball to Reinis Apeinis's block tackle before Daniels Bless tried to get onto the pass.

67'

Daniels Bless swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

68'

Raza Farrukh searched out Zed Michaelson with a high ball, Zed Michaelson took an excellent first touch before Maigurs Razumovs could intercept.

Reinis Apeinis went in with a successful block tackle on Zed Michaelson before Zed Michaelson tried to pass the ball.

69'

Kaspars Freibergs tried to take the ball past Maigurs Razumovs but Maigurs Razumovs succesfully won the ball from Kaspars Freibergs.

70'

Aksels Zagainovs tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Rihards Usovs.

71'

Kalvis Strauts tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Normunds Dubra found himself in the way of the ball.

72'

Brencis Petriks twisted past Knuts Cvetkovs.

Brencis Petriks fired off a medium-ranged shot past Kalvis Strauts.

Valts Katamadze tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Brencis Petriks scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Ventspils forest 0 - 2 Skonto Riga

73'

The referee showed Zed Michaelson a yellow card.

74'

Ivars Cauka took the ball past Leons Macko.

Ivars Cauka swung in a float cross, Krists Baumanis couldn't cut it.

Zed Michaelson got above Kalvis Anuzis to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Valts Katamadze managed to turn it behind.

75'

Normunds Dubra took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

76'

Daniels Bless kicked the ball through Krists Baumanis'legs to Raza Farrukh !!!

Raza Farrukh passed along the floor for Daniels Bless to pick it up, Knuts Cvetkovs couldn't reach it.

Daniels Bless lined up the shot from the angle but Reinis Apeinis managed to block the shot.

77'

Raza Farrukh tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Maigurs Razumovs.

79'

Brencis Petriks skipped easily past Knuts Cvetkovs.

Brencis Petriks moved the ball forward for Raza Farrukh, the ball was picked up by Raza Farrukh before Kalvis Strauts could intercept.

Raza Farrukh played a perfect pass for Brencis Petriks, Brencis Petriks trapped the ball nicely before Reinis Apeinis could reach it.

Brencis Petriks played a lovely ball for Daniels Bless, Daniels Bless took it in his stride before Kalvis Anuzis could reach it.

Daniels Bless made space for himself and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Reinis Apeinis approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

81'

Aksels Zagainovs sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

82'

Aksels Zagainovs tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

83'

Raza Farrukh tried for goal from the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

86'

Raza Farrukh laid it forward to Kaspars Freibergs, Rihards Usovs missed his interception.

Pass by Kaspars Freibergs to Raza Farrukh, Raza Farrukh took possession of the ball before Maigurs Razumovs could intercept.

Raza Farrukh made good use of the scissors dribble. As Dzintars Almanis lost his balance, Raza Farrukh dribbled past Dzintars Almanis.

Raza Farrukh dribbled past the defenders through the goal.

Raza Farrukh was clean through with just Valts Katamadze to beat and fired it in low but Valts Katamadze elected to fist the ball to safety.

88'

Ivars Cauka knocked a lovely ball for Brencis Petriks, Krists Baumanis failed to intercept the pass.

Brencis Petriks crossed the ball high into the box, Leons Macko stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zed Michaelson got above Kalvis Anuzis to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

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

89'

Ivars Cauka tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Krists Baumanis made it first to the ball and intercepted.

90'

Knuts Cvetkovs was outmuscled by Daniels Bless.

Whilst still some way from goal, Daniels Bless tried to lob the keeper. Kalvis Strauts failed to block the shot.

But Daniels Bless struck the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

92'

Raza Farrukh faked a pass then cut Knuts Cvetkovs in a different direction.

Raza Farrukh escaped from the challenge of Kalvis Strauts and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

But Raza Farrukh struck the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

93'

Dzintars Almanis tried to sprint past Kaspars Freibergs but Dzintars Almanis lost out to Kaspars Freibergs.

94'

Raza Farrukh tried to play a long ball forward but Maigurs Razumovs read the game well to intercept the ball.

End Match Ventspils forest 0 - 2 Skonto Riga