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

1'

Kristaps Bindars tried to use his skill to go past Verners Lazda but Verners Lazda dispossessed Kristaps Bindars.

3'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Indulis Akupers.

4'

Kristaps Bindars hit a long ball forward,Miervaldis Sarvinens stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Gatis Goldins got to the ball ahead of Sandris Melnis and made the clearance.

5'

Kristaps Bindars took the ball past Verners Lazda.

Kristaps Bindars jinked confidently past Aldis Roga.

Kristaps Bindars drove the ball at goal but the shot was charged down by Gatis Goldins.

9'

Aleksis Pleins tried to skip past the challenge of Indulis Akupers but Indulis Akupers didn't allow.

11'

Daniels Polis attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Verners Lazda.

12'

Juris Purgailis made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Aldis Roga.

14'

Kristaps Bindars stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Verners Lazda read the game well to intercept the ball.

16'

Daniels Polis played a pinpoint pass to Aleksandrs Celms, the ball was picked up by Aleksandrs Celms before Niks Runcis could reach it.

Aleksandrs Celms attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Miervaldis Sarvinens.

19'

Aldis Roga took the ball past Maigurs Kacens.

Aldis Roga tried to skip past Kristaps Bindars but Kristaps Bindars succesfully won the ball from Aldis Roga.

20'

Herberts Akerbergs lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

21'

Vilnis Lazda passed the ball to Indulis Akupers, Juris Purgailis failed to reach the ball.

Indulis Akupers easily got past the challenge of Aleksis Pleins.

Juris Purgailis executed a block tackle on Indulis Akupers before Indulis Akupers tried to get onto the pass.

23'

Aleksandrs Celms went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

25'

Miervaldis Sarvinens attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Aleksandrs Celms.

26'

Niks Runcis tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Aleksandrs Celms.

27'

Aleksis Pleins sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Indulis Akupers cleared the ball.

29'

Aleksis Pleins aimed the corner for the near post.

Herberts Akerbergs jumped above Martin Brock, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Kristaps Alberts was rooted to the spot ... Herberts Akerbergs scored a goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Liepaja F.C. 1 - 0 Valmiera FC

30'

Aleksis Pleins attempted to play a long ball but Indulis Akupers came close and blocked it.

31'

Indulis Akupers blocked Daniels Polis in a good, clean tackle before Daniels Polis could pass the ball.

33'

Kristaps Bindars hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Verners Lazda charged down the shot.

35'

Vilnis Lazda was shown a yellow card.

36'

Kristaps Bindars passed a long ball into the area looking for Sandris Melnis, Sandris Melnis took it in his stride before Verners Lazda could intercept.

From out wide, Sandris Melnis fired in a curving shot at goal but Gatis Goldins blocked the shot.

37'

Aldis Roga delivered the ball to Verners Lazda, Verners Lazda took possession of the ball before Maigurs Kacens could cut it out.

Verners Lazda failed in his attempt to skip past Kristaps Bindars.

39'

Kristaps Bindars tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Aldis Roga intercepted but couldn't control.

41'

Kristaps Bindars turned on the ball to leave Aldis Roga standing.

Kristaps Bindars faked a pass then cut Verners Lazda in a different direction.

Kristaps Bindars was able to make space and struck it at goal. Martin Brock approached too late to block it.

But Kristaps Bindars struck the ball wide ... It was an epic miss.

42'

Kristaps Bindars directed the ball nicely to Laimonis Timofejevs, Laimonis Timofejevs picked up on the ball before Verners Lazda could cut it out.

Laimonis Timofejevs passed along the floor for Sandris Melnis to pick it up, Sandris Melnis took possession of the ball before Aldis Roga could cut it out.

Sandris Melnis found a gap and tried to lob the ball at goal. Gatis Goldins failed to block the shot.

Kristaps Alberts tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Sandris Melnis scored a superb effort !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Liepaja F.C. 2 - 0 Valmiera FC

43'

Daniels Polis got past Miervaldis Sarvinens.

Daniels Polis played a wonderful ball for Aleksandrs Celms, the ball was picked up by Aleksandrs Celms before Niks Runcis could intercept.

Aleksandrs Celms put a low cross in to the far post, Miervaldis Sarvinens stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Herberts Akerbergs run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot, Gatis Goldins approached too late to block it.

Kristaps Alberts made a save.

44'

Kristaps Bindars had the pace to beat Verners Lazda.

Kristaps Bindars played the ball to Maigurs Kacens's feet, the ball was picked up by Maigurs Kacens before Aldis Roga could reach it.

Maigurs Kacens held up the ball, evading the challenge of Verners Lazda and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Kristaps Alberts did well to turn the ball round the post.

45'

Vilnis Lazda twisted past Juris Purgailis.

Vilnis Lazda dribbled past Aleksis Pleins.

Vicious shot by Vilnis Lazda for the top corner but Ivo Buls made the clearance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Valmiera FC were unfortunate to go in behind.Liepaja F.C. maintained 63% of possession and 37% for Valmiera FC. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Kristaps Bindars tried to sprint past Verners Lazda but Verners Lazda didn't allow.

47'

Daniels Polis played the ball to Maigurs Kacens's feet, Maigurs Kacens took it in his stride before Miervaldis Sarvinens could intercept.

Maigurs Kacens tried to send in a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Niks Runcis.

48'

Kristaps Bindars played a pinpoint pass to Maigurs Kacens, Verners Lazda failed to reach the ball.

Maigurs Kacens hit a lovely long ball forward to Herberts Akerbergs, Aldis Roga tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Despite the angle, Herberts Akerbergs flicked it goalwards but the shot clattered off Gatis Goldins.

49'

Kristaps Bindars directed the ball nicely to Maigurs Kacens, Verners Lazda failed to intercept the pass.

Maigurs Kacens played a wonderful ball for Herberts Akerbergs, Herberts Akerbergs picked up on the ball before Aldis Roga could cut it out.

Herberts Akerbergs made space for himself and shot. Gatis Goldins approached too late to tackle him.

Kristaps Alberts got back in time to make the save.

50'

Aleksandrs Celms attempted to chip the ball forward but Miervaldis Sarvinens got in the way of the ball.

54'

Aleksandrs Celms made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Niks Runcis.

56'

Kristaps Bindars played a pinpoint pass to Maigurs Kacens, Maigurs Kacens trapped the ball nicely before Verners Lazda could cut it out.

Pass by Maigurs Kacens to Sandris Melnis, Aldis Roga missed his interception.

Sandris Melnis attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Martin Brock hoofed the ball clear.

58'

Aldis Roga tried to hit a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Maigurs Kacens.

60'

Daniels Polis took the ball out of his own half,Niks Runcis tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Juris Purgailis had the beating in the air of Martin Brock, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Kristaps Alberts did well to tip it wide.

62'

Daniels Polis tried his luck with a long range chip. Jorans Auders couldn't reach it.

Daniels Polis struck it just over the bar ... He should have scored.

63'

Aleksis Pleins sent over the freekick. Denied by Kristaps Alberts.

65'

Maigurs Kacens hit a speculative long-range shot. Aldis Roga approached too late to block it.

Kristaps Alberts chose to punch the ball away.

67'

Daniels Polis took the play over the halfway line,Miervaldis Sarvinens failed to reach the ball.

Herberts Akerbergs challenged Gatis Goldins for a heading, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Kristaps Alberts denied Herberts Akerbergs.

68'

Maigurs Kacens hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Verners Lazda failed to block the shot.

Well held by Kristaps Alberts.

69'

Daniels Polis tried his luck with a long range chip. Miervaldis Sarvinens approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a poor miss from Daniels Polis. He looked like he was short of match practice.

70'

Aleksandrs Celms tried an in-swinging corner.

Laimonis Timofejevs rose bravely above Gatis Goldins to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Kristaps Alberts managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

71'

Herberts Akerbergs tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Aldis Roga.

72'

Maigurs Kacens tried to twist past Verners Lazda but Verners Lazda succesfully won the ball from Maigurs Kacens.

73'

Daniels Polis shot a hopeful chance from long-range but the shot cannoned off Miervaldis Sarvinens.

75'

Aleksis Pleins played a perfect pass for Sandris Melnis, Sandris Melnis picked up on the ball before Indulis Akupers could cut it out.

Sandris Melnis sent in a float cross, Vilnis Lazda failed to reach the ball.

Herberts Akerbergs got well above Gatis Goldins to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Kristaps Alberts was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

76'

Aleksis Pleins had shrugged off the challenge of Indulis Akupers and tried his luck with a long range chip.

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

77'

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

Aleksis Pleins curled the ball in at goal from distance but Vilnis Lazda got himself between the ball and goal.

78'

Laimonis Timofejevs delivered the ball to Aleksis Pleins, Aleksis Pleins picked up on the ball before Indulis Akupers could reach it.

Aleksis Pleins got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick past Vilnis Lazda.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

79'

Juris Purgailis stepped away from Indulis Akupers and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Kristaps Alberts watched it sail harmlessly over ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

80'

Yellow card shown to Aleksis Pleins.

Maigurs Kacens played it confidently past Verners Lazda.

Maigurs Kacens tried to skip past Aldis Roga but Aldis Roga denied.

82'

Daniels Polis twisted past Miervaldis Sarvinens.

Daniels Polis centred the ball, Niks Runcis failed to reach the ball.

Sandris Melnis moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal but Gatis Goldins managed to block the shot.

83'

Aldis Roga looked for the head of Jorans Auders, Jorans Auders took an excellent first touch before Maigurs Kacens could cut it out.

Jorans Auders lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a crack at goal. Ivo Buls approached too late to tackle him.

Jorans Auders left Verners Saksis with an easy save.

84'

Kristaps Bindars faked a shot before cutting Aldis Roga in a different direction.

Kristaps Bindars lifted the ball towards Herberts Akerbergs in the area, Herberts Akerbergs took an excellent first touch before Verners Lazda could intercept.

Herberts Akerbergs kicked the ball through Martin Brock'legs to Aleksis Pleins !!!

Aleksis Pleins played a wonderful ball for Kristaps Bindars, Gatis Goldins failed to intercept the pass.

Kristaps Bindars found a perfect spot and shot for the top corner. Martin Brock didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kristaps Alberts did well to tip it over the bar.

86'

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

Vicious shot by Juris Purgailis for the top corner from distance. Vilnis Lazda approached too late to clear the danger.

Kristaps Alberts had no chance of stopping the ball ... Juris Purgailis scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Liepaja F.C. 3 - 0 Valmiera FC

87'

Juris Purgailis directed the ball to Aleksis Pleins, Aleksis Pleins picked up on the ball before Indulis Akupers could cut it out.

Aleksis Pleins tried to skip past Vilnis Lazda but Vilnis Lazda denied.

88'

Aldis Roga tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Maigurs Kacens.

89'

Kristaps Bindars lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

93'

Aleksis Pleins tried to get past Indulis Akupers but failed.

End Match Liepaja F.C. 3 - 0 Valmiera FC