Welcome to the match between Valmiera FC and Liepaja F.C.

1'

Miervaldis Sarvinens received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Olafs Bekmanis, Aleksandrs Celms couldn't reach it.

Miervaldis Sarvinens had the strength to hold off Daniels Polis.

Miervaldis Sarvinens shot with a bicycle kick but the shot clattered off Laimonis Timofejevs.

3'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Laimonis Timofejevs.

4'

Corner taken by Vilnis Lazda and cut out by the opposition.

5'

Kristaps Bindars evaded the challenge of Olafs Bekmanis and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

But Kristaps Bindars put it well wide ... It was a poor effort from Kristaps Bindars. He was lacking match sharpness.

7'

Kristaps Bindars used his skill to go past Miervaldis Sarvinens.

Kristaps Bindars played a lovely ball for Juris Purgailis, Juris Purgailis took it in his stride before Niks Runcis could cut it out.

Juris Purgailis tried to score but Gatis Goldins closed down the space.

11'

Gatis Goldins aimed the corner at the far post.

Andrejs Brahmanis got ahead of Laimonis Timofejevs to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Verners Saksis did well to save and hold onto the ball.

12'

Ralfs Miezis made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Aleksandrs Celms.

13'

Kristaps Bindars took the ball past Niks Runcis.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Ralfs Miezis before Kristaps Bindars attempted to deliver the ball.

15'

Aleksis Pleins surged past Vilnis Lazda!.

Aleksis Pleins tried to play it past Indulis Akupers but Indulis Akupers blocked Aleksis Pleins in a good, clean tackle.

16'

Juris Purgailis was outmuscled by Vilnis Lazda.

Vilnis Lazda tried to put the ball across but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Aleksis Pleins.

18'

Pass by Daniels Polis to Kristaps Bindars, Kristaps Bindars trapped the ball nicely before Niks Runcis could intercept.

Kristaps Bindars made good use of the scissors dribble. As Ralfs Miezis lost his balance, Kristaps Bindars dribbled past Ralfs Miezis.

Kristaps Bindars sprinted past Niks Runcis.

Kristaps Bindars was able to make space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Martin Brock approached too late to clear the danger.

Kristaps Alberts saved superbly and held the ball.

20'

Kristaps Bindars skipped easily past Niks Runcis.

Kristaps Bindars played a great ball for Maigurs Kacens, Ralfs Miezis failed to intercept the pass.

Maigurs Kacens moved the ball forward for Sandris Melnis, Sandris Melnis latched onto the ball before Niks Runcis could cut it out.

Sandris Melnis made space for himself and struck the ball with fury. Gatis Goldins didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kristaps Alberts was caught out of position ... Sandris Melnis finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Valmiera FC 0 - 1 Liepaja F.C.

23'

Miervaldis Sarvinens took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

24'

Daniels Polis tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Olafs Bekmanis cut it out.

25'

Maigurs Kacens executed a block tackle on Ralfs Miezis before Ralfs Miezis attempted to pass the ball.

26'

Kristaps Bindars played a wonderful ball for Maigurs Kacens, Maigurs Kacens took possession of the ball before Niks Runcis could intercept.

Maigurs Kacens fed the ball forward to Kristaps Bindars, Ralfs Miezis couldn't reach it.

Kristaps Bindars directed the ball to Sandris Melnis, Sandris Melnis latched onto the ball before Niks Runcis could cut it out.

Sandris Melnis found himself with plenty of time and hit a fierce shot. Martin Brock couldn't reach it.

But Sandris Melnis didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He held his head in his hands.

28'

Daniels Polis attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Miervaldis Sarvinens did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

31'

Olafs Bekmanis tried to take the ball past Aleksandrs Celms but Aleksandrs Celms succesfully won the ball from Olafs Bekmanis.

32'

Yellow card shown to Maigurs Kacens.

Sandris Melnis hit a lovely long ball forward to Maigurs Kacens, Indulis Akupers couldn't cut it.

Maigurs Kacens made space for himself and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Gatis Goldins approached too late to tackle him.

Kristaps Alberts made an acrobatic save.

37'

Indulis Akupers tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Juris Purgailis.

39'

Daniels Polis played a wonderful ball for Herberts Akerbergs, Herberts Akerbergs took possession of the ball before Niks Runcis could reach it.

Herberts Akerbergs crossed the ball low into the box, Miervaldis Sarvinens missed his interception.

Sandris Melnis found himself with plenty of time and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Martin Brock wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Sandris Melnis sent the ball past Kristaps Alberts to back of the net ... Sandris Melnis found the net !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Valmiera FC 0 - 2 Liepaja F.C.

40'

Kristaps Bindars fired off a long shot past Miervaldis Sarvinens.

Kristaps Alberts couldn't save it ... Kristaps Bindars scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Valmiera FC 0 - 3 Liepaja F.C.

41'

Kristaps Bindars passed along the floor for Maigurs Kacens to pick it up, Maigurs Kacens latched onto the ball before Niks Runcis could reach it.

Maigurs Kacens shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Ralfs Miezis.

42'

Juris Purgailis hit it high over the halfway line,Niks Runcis stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Laimonis Timofejevs won the aerial challenge against Gatis Goldins, then headed it across the goal.

Kristaps Alberts had no chance ... Laimonis Timofejevs scored a superb effort !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Valmiera FC 0 - 4 Liepaja F.C.

44'

Niks Runcis tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Maigurs Kacens made a great interception.

45'

Olafs Bekmanis tried to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Aleksandrs Celms.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Valmiera FC were unfortunate to go in behind.Valmiera FC had 47% possession in the match, while Liepaja F.C. had 53%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Aleksis Pleins played a pinpoint pass to Daniels Polis, Indulis Akupers couldn't reach it.

Daniels Polis whipped in a low cross, Vilnis Lazda missed his interception.

Sandris Melnis let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but Gatis Goldins cleared the ball from danger.

47'

Kristaps Bindars struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Niks Runcis couldn't reach it.

Kristaps Alberts gathered the ball safely.

48'

Daniels Polis faked a pass then cut Olafs Bekmanis in a different direction.

Daniels Polis escaped from the challenge of Miervaldis Sarvinens and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Held by Kristaps Alberts.

49'

Aleksis Pleins made a good pass to Juris Purgailis, Juris Purgailis took it in his stride before Indulis Akupers could cut it out.

Juris Purgailis tried to skip past Vilnis Lazda but Vilnis Lazda didn't allow.

50'

Niks Runcis played a wonderful ball for Ralfs Miezis, Maigurs Kacens stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ralfs Miezis struck a medium range piledriver but Kristaps Bindars cleared the ball to safety.

51'

Daniels Polis took the corner.

Gatis Goldins jumped above Aleksis Pleins, then headed clear the danger.

52'

Olafs Bekmanis attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Aleksandrs Celms.

55'

Indulis Akupers blocked Herberts Akerbergs before Herberts Akerbergs tried to get onto the pass.

57'

Olafs Bekmanis took the corner.

Andrejs Brahmanis jumped above Laimonis Timofejevs, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Verners Saksis couldn't save it ... Andrejs Brahmanis scored an excellent goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Valmiera FC 1 - 4 Liepaja F.C.

60'

Herberts Akerbergs showed Niks Runcis a clean set of heels.

Herberts Akerbergs flicked the ball over Ralfs Miezis's head !.

Herberts Akerbergs attempted a thunderous drive! but the shot cannoned off Martin Brock.

61'

Kristaps Bindars skipped past the challenge of Niks Runcis.

Kristaps Bindars was pressed by Ralfs Miezis but he evaded the challenge and tried to curl one in from long range.

Kristaps Alberts gathered the ball safely.

63'

Corner taken by Daniels Polis and cut out by the opposition.

64'

Olafs Bekmanis tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Aleksandrs Celms.

65'

Aleksis Pleins laid it forward to Juris Purgailis, Juris Purgailis took possession of the ball before Indulis Akupers could reach it.

The ball was struck by Juris Purgailis from 20 yards out. Vilnis Lazda approached too late to clear the danger.

Kristaps Alberts failed to stop the ball ... Juris Purgailis scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Valmiera FC 1 - 5 Liepaja F.C.

66'

Daniels Polis stepped away from Olafs Bekmanis and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

It went just wide by Daniels Polis ... A wasted opportunity.

67'

Maigurs Kacens blocked Ralfs Miezis before Ralfs Miezis attempted to pass the ball.

69'

Vilnis Lazda surged past Juris Purgailis!.

Vilnis Lazda tried to put the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Aleksis Pleins.

70'

Niks Runcis was shown a yellow card.

Daniels Polis tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Miervaldis Sarvinens.

72'

Sandris Melnis laid it forward to Aleksis Pleins, Indulis Akupers couldn't cut out the pass.

Aleksis Pleins tried to dart past Vilnis Lazda but Vilnis Lazda blocked Aleksis Pleins.

73'

Daniels Polis played it confidently past Olafs Bekmanis.

Daniels Polis sent in a float cross, Miervaldis Sarvinens failed to intercept the pass.

Sandris Melnis got to the ball ahead of Gatis Goldins, then headed it across the goal.

Kristaps Alberts gathered the ball safely.

74'

Herberts Akerbergs sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

75'

Kristaps Bindars went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

79'

Miervaldis Sarvinens tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Daniels Polis intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

80'

Kristaps Bindars lifted the ball towards Aleksis Pleins in the area, Aleksis Pleins controlled the ball when bringing it down before Andrejs Brahmanis could intercept.

Aleksis Pleins stepped away from Gatis Goldins and flicked it goalwards.

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

81'

Maigurs Kacens easily got past the challenge of Niks Runcis.

Maigurs Kacens played the ball to Sandris Melnis's feet, Ralfs Miezis failed to reach the ball.

Sandris Melnis shielded the ball from Gatis Goldins and hit it high and hard towards goal.

Sandris Melnis put it horribly wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

82'

Aleksis Pleins fed the ball forward to Daniels Polis, Daniels Polis latched onto the ball before Miervaldis Sarvinens could cut it out.

Daniels Polis skipped past the challenge of Olafs Bekmanis.

Daniels Polis shielded the ball from Miervaldis Sarvinens and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

It went just wide by Daniels Polis ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

83'

Martin Brock lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Andrejs Brahmanis out-jumped Laimonis Timofejevs, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Verners Saksis elected to fist the ball to safety.

84'

Aleksis Pleins tried to curl one in from long range but the shot clattered off Indulis Akupers.

85'

Ivo Buls looked for the head of Sandris Melnis, Sandris Melnis took an excellent first touch before Niks Runcis could cut it out.

Sandris Melnis shot with an overhead kick. Gatis Goldins didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kristaps Alberts tried to save but he couldn ... Sandris Melnis found the net !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Valmiera FC 1 - 6 Liepaja F.C.

86'

Olafs Bekmanis tried to play a long ball forward but Aleksandrs Celms did well to spot and intercept the pass.

87'

Ivo Buls looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Maigurs Kacens got up above Gatis Goldins but the ball went bad.

89'

Vilnis Lazda knocked a lovely ball for Indulis Akupers, Juris Purgailis couldn't cut out the pass.

Aleksis Pleins could not stop a confident Indulis Akupers going past him.

Indulis Akupers struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but the shot cannoned off Juris Purgailis.

End Match Valmiera FC 1 - 6 Liepaja F.C.