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Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The supporters of FK Poolisti booed when FC Riga was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Normunds Brencāns didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andris Paupers's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Saivis Kikals read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Saivis Amplis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Saivis Kikals read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Saivis Kikals took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Knuts Plekss, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andris Paupers in the 13th minute of play forced FC Riga's goalkeeper Saivis Kikals to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 16 played minutes FK Poolisti got a freekick which was hit by Gunvaris Stalts. An unexpectedly hard shot by Knuts Plekss in the 18th minute of play forced FC Riga's goalkeeper Saivis Kikals to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Saivis Kikals showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Knuts Plekss, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Jimmy Svenningsted who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 20thth minute tested the skills of Fredis Bilēvics when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 23rd match minute, FC Riga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Normunds Brencāns to maneuver through the defense. Fredis Bilēvics took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nils Dortāns, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 28th minute, Andris Paupers hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Saivis Kikals made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Knuts Plekss in the 33rd minute of play. Saivis Kikals took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Knuts Plekss, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Riga's Saivis Kikals played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saivis Amplis in the 34th minute of play. Saivis Kikals took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Knuts Plekss, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 42 minutes into the match, FC Riga's goal looked a bit too open when Saivis Amplis came free, but Saivis Kikals reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Knuts Plekss received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Saivis Kikals tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

54 minutes into the game, Alfs Vallis recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Saivis Kikals. Alfs Vallis showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Knuts Plekss recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Guntars Memis kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. FC Riga made a substitution. Erlends Skurulis replaced Voldemārs Cariņš. When FC Riga's Marin Ailenei in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FK Poolisti's goalie prevented a goal. Saivis Kikals took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juliāns Russkis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jimmy Svenningsted in the 68th minute of play forced FK Poolisti's goalkeeper Fredis Bilēvics to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fredis Bilēvics came out of the goal in the 72nd minute to try and stop a shot by FC Riga's Marin Ailenei. But to his dismay, Marin Ailenei quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. FC Riga's Kaspars Ketris was substituted for Vismants Kukurudzjaks. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saivis Amplis in the 79th minute of play forced FC Riga's goalkeeper Saivis Kikals to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fredis Bilēvics showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nils Dortāns in the 80th minute of the match. In the 85th match minute, FC Riga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laimiņs Veterbergs to maneuver through the defense. Laimiņs Veterbergs hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Emanuel Ghiorman kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Guntars Memis kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. 96 minutes into the match, Marin Ailenei notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of FK Poolisti's Fredis Bilēvics. Fredis Bilēvics was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. FK Poolisti's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because FC Riga had won, even though FK Poolisti had held more of the ball.