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

2'

Aleksis Pleins sprinted past Indulis Akupers.

Aleksis Pleins got the float cross in from the wing, Vilnis Lazda missed his interception.

Kristaps Bindars got well above Gatis Goldins to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Kristaps Bindars effort went inches wide ... He buried his face in his hands.

3'

Ivo Buls gave the corner straight to the opposition.

4'

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

Aldis Roga could not stop a confident Kristaps Bindars going past him.

Kristaps Bindars skipped past Verners Lazda.

Kristaps Bindars passed along the floor for Daniels Polis to pick it up, Daniels Polis trapped the ball nicely before Gatis Goldins could cut it out.

Daniels Polis curled a shot from an angle but Martin Brock removed the danger.

7'

Kristaps Bindars played it confidently past Aldis Roga.

Kristaps Bindars rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Verners Lazda approached too late to block it.

But Kristaps Bindars sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Kristaps Bindars. He was lacking match sharpness.

8'

Laimonis Timofejevs played a great ball for Maigurs Kacens, Miervaldis Sarvinens couldn't reach it.

Maigurs Kacens sent in a float cross, Baldomero Núñez couldn't cut out the pass.

Gatis Goldins won the ball in the air from Sandris Melnis, then headed clear the danger.

9'

It was a long way out but Juris Purgailis tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Kristaps Alberts was rooted to the spot. ... GOAL!!!

Liepaja F.C. 1 - 0 Valmiera FC

11'

Gatis Goldins ran up to hit the penalty. Gatis Goldins tried to chip it down the middle, leaving Verners Saksis with a simple save!!.

12'

Aleksis Pleins tried to take the ball past Indulis Akupers but Aleksis Pleins lost the ball to Indulis Akupers.

13'

Daniels Polis hit the freekick. But it hit the wall.

19'

Kristaps Bindars jinked past Miervaldis Sarvinens.

Kristaps Bindars moved the ball forward for Sandris Melnis, the ball was picked up by Sandris Melnis before Verners Lazda could cut it out.

Sandris Melnis fired off a shot. Martin Brock wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was an unbelievable miss.

20'

Herberts Akerbergs gave the corner straight to the opposition.

21'

Aleksis Pleins went by the challenge of Indulis Akupers.

Aleksis Pleins delivered the ball in from wide, Vilnis Lazda couldn't cut it.

Juris Purgailis tried to head the ball upfield but Martin Brock charged down the header.

22'

Aleksandrs Celms spotted Daniels Polis in the area and lobbed the ball in, Daniels Polis brought the ball under control superbly before Miervaldis Sarvinens could intercept.

From out wide, Daniels Polis fired in a curving shot at goal but Gatis Goldins removed the danger.

23'

Kristaps Bindars made a good pass to Maigurs Kacens, the ball was picked up by Maigurs Kacens before Verners Lazda could cut it out.

Maigurs Kacens played the ball to Sandris Melnis's feet, Sandris Melnis took possession of the ball before Aldis Roga could intercept.

Sandris Melnis got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Martin Brock approached too late to block it.

But Sandris Melnis didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a poor effort from Sandris Melnis. He was lacking match sharpness.

24'

Ivo Buls played a pinpoint pass to Aleksis Pleins, Aleksis Pleins took it in his stride before Indulis Akupers could reach it.

Aleksis Pleins got the float cross in from the wing, Vilnis Lazda stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Sandris Melnis won the aerial challenge against Gatis Goldins, then had a header for a goal.

Sandris Melnis got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

25'

Kristaps Bindars passed it long to Herberts Akerbergs, Verners Lazda couldn't cut out the pass.

Herberts Akerbergs passed along the floor for Maigurs Kacens to pick it up, Maigurs Kacens took possession of the ball before Gatis Goldins could intercept.

Maigurs Kacens tried an optimistic effort at goal but Martin Brock hoofed the ball clear.

26'

Daniels Polis chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Kristaps Bindars, Kristaps Bindars controlled the ball when bringing it down before Vilnis Lazda could reach it.

Kristaps Bindars blasted the ball towards the top corner but Martin Brock scrambled the ball away.

28'

Yellow card shown to Miervaldis Sarvinens.

30'

Daniels Polis looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Miervaldis Sarvinens.

32'

Daniels Polis made a good pass to Ivo Buls, Ivo Buls took possession of the ball before Miervaldis Sarvinens could reach it.

Ivo Buls skipped easily past the challenge of Baldomero Núñez.

Aleksis Pleins received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ivo Buls, Aleksis Pleins took possession of the ball before Gatis Goldins could reach it.

Aleksis Pleins found himself in some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Martin Brock failed to charge down the shot.

Kristaps Alberts was too slow in reaction ... Aleksis Pleins scored an excellent goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Liepaja F.C. 2 - 0 Valmiera FC

34'

Ivo Buls swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

36'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Sandris Melnis.

Juris Purgailis made a pass to Aleksandrs Celms, Aleksandrs Celms took it in his stride before Verners Lazda could cut it out.

Aleksandrs Celms tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Aldis Roga coolly intercepted the pass.

38'

Indulis Akupers went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

40'

Kristaps Bindars tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Verners Lazda.

41'

Juris Purgailis knocked a lovely ball for Aleksis Pleins, Aleksis Pleins took it in his stride before Vilnis Lazda could reach it.

Aleksis Pleins tried to take the ball past Indulis Akupers but failed.

43'

Aleksis Pleins lofted the ball high towards Herberts Akerbergs, Herberts Akerbergs brought the ball down well before Indulis Akupers could cut it out.

Herberts Akerbergs directed the ball to Maigurs Kacens, the ball was picked up by Maigurs Kacens before Gatis Goldins could reach it.

Pass by Maigurs Kacens to Aleksandrs Celms, Aleksandrs Celms latched onto the ball before Martin Brock could cut it out.

Aleksandrs Celms had shrugged off the challenge of Gatis Goldins and flicked it goalwards.

Aleksandrs Celms got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

44'

Daniels Polis got past Miervaldis Sarvinens with ease.

Daniels Polis skipped past the challenge of Baldomero Núñez.

Daniels Polis tried to get past Miervaldis Sarvinens but Miervaldis Sarvinens succesfully won the ball from Daniels Polis.

45'

Aleksis Pleins was pressed by Indulis Akupers but he evaded the challenge and hit a speculative long-range shot.

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

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Valmiera FC were unfortunate to go in behind.Liepaja F.C. had 71% possession in the match, while Valmiera FC had 29%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Daniels Polis surged past Miervaldis Sarvinens!.

Daniels Polis tried to square the ball from the wing but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Baldomero Núñez.

49'

Kristaps Bindars turned on the ball to leave Verners Lazda standing.

Kristaps Bindars tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Aldis Roga wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went just wide by Kristaps Bindars ... He buried his face in his hands.

53'

Miervaldis Sarvinens picked up Baldomero Núñez's excellent ball, Aleksandrs Celms couldn't cut out the pass.

Miervaldis Sarvinens held up the ball, evading the challenge of Daniels Polis and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

But Miervaldis Sarvinens put it wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

54'

Vilnis Lazda had the strength to hold off Juris Purgailis.

Vilnis Lazda turned on the ball to leave Aleksis Pleins standing.

Vilnis Lazda tried to supply a low cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Juris Purgailis.

56'

Daniels Polis attempted to feed the high ball but Miervaldis Sarvinens showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

57'

Vilnis Lazda made a pass to Aldis Roga, Aldis Roga picked up on the ball before Maigurs Kacens could reach it.

Pass by Aldis Roga to Olafs Bekmanis, Kristaps Bindars failed to reach the ball.

Olafs Bekmanis was able to make space and shot. Laimonis Timofejevs approached too late to tackle him.

Saved in style by Verners Saksis !.

58'

Aleksandrs Celms attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Miervaldis Sarvinens.

59'

Verners Lazda made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Maigurs Kacens.

60'

Laimonis Timofejevs fed the ball forward to Daniels Polis, Daniels Polis trapped the ball nicely before Miervaldis Sarvinens could intercept.

Daniels Polis skipped past Baldomero Núñez.

Miervaldis Sarvinens executed a block tackle on Daniels Polis before Daniels Polis attempted to deliver the ball.

62'

Indulis Akupers went in with a successful block tackle on Aleksis Pleins before Aleksis Pleins attempted to pass the ball.

63'

Vilnis Lazda hit the ball forward to Baldomero Núñez, Baldomero Núñez picked up on the ball before Aleksandrs Celms could reach it.

Baldomero Núñez floated it into the area, Daniels Polis couldn't cut it.

Olafs Bekmanis hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Ivo Buls headed the ball to safety.

64'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Kristaps Bindars.

65'

Pass by Ivo Buls to Aleksis Pleins, Aleksis Pleins latched onto the ball before Vilnis Lazda could cut it out.

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

66'

Maigurs Kacens picked up Kristaps Bindars's excellent ball, Verners Lazda failed to intercept the pass.

Maigurs Kacens easily got past the challenge of Aldis Roga.

Maigurs Kacens made space for himself and struck it. Martin Brock failed to block the shot.

But Maigurs Kacens put it well wide ... It was an epic miss.

67'

Juris Purgailis tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Baldomero Núñez intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

68'

Aldis Roga jinked confidently past Kristaps Bindars.

Aldis Roga fed the ball forward to Niks Runcis, Niks Runcis took it in his stride before Maigurs Kacens could intercept.

Niks Runcis made an attempt to move the ball forward but Laimonis Timofejevs made a great interception.

69'

Aleksis Pleins moved the ball forward for Juris Purgailis, Juris Purgailis trapped the ball nicely before Indulis Akupers could cut it out.

Juris Purgailis tried to play a long ball but Vilnis Lazda got to the ball first.

71'

Kristaps Bindars laid it forward to Maigurs Kacens, Aldis Roga missed his interception.

Maigurs Kacens stepped away from Verners Lazda and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

But Maigurs Kacens scooped it over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

72'

Aleksis Pleins directed the ball to Juris Purgailis, Indulis Akupers couldn't cut out the pass.

Juris Purgailis crossed the ball low , Vilnis Lazda stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Laimonis Timofejevs hit a spectacular half volley, Gatis Goldins didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Kristaps Alberts was badly positioned ... Laimonis Timofejevs finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Liepaja F.C. 3 - 0 Valmiera FC

73'

Maigurs Kacens made good use of the scissors dribble. As Aldis Roga lost his balance, Maigurs Kacens dribbled past Aldis Roga.

Maigurs Kacens tried to get past Verners Lazda but Verners Lazda took the ball away from Maigurs Kacens.

77'

Laimonis Timofejevs was shown a yellow card.

Aleksis Pleins played it confidently past Indulis Akupers.

From medium range, Aleksis Pleins bent the ball towards goal. Vilnis Lazda approached too late to tackle him.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Aleksis Pleins ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

78'

Herberts Akerbergs's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

80'

Aldis Roga attempted to lob the ball forward but Kristaps Bindars closed in and intercepted the ball.

81'

Aleksandrs Celms fed the ball forward to Daniels Polis, Daniels Polis picked up on the ball before Miervaldis Sarvinens could cut it out.

A float cross was delivered by Daniels Polis, Baldomero Núñez failed to reach the ball.

Kristaps Bindars got to the ball before Martin Brock, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But it went over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Kristaps Bindars. He looked like he was short of match practice.

82'

Daniels Polis hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Gatis Goldins couldn't reach it.

But Daniels Polis struck the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Daniels Polis. He was lacking match sharpness.

83'

Aleksandrs Celms tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Vilnis Lazda.

85'

Juris Purgailis hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Miervaldis Sarvinens approached too late to tackle him.

But Juris Purgailis put it well wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

86'

Aleksandrs Celms evaded the challenge of Miervaldis Sarvinens and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

However, Aleksandrs Celms put it well over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

91'

Aleksandrs Celms delivered a long ball for Sandris Melnis, Sandris Melnis took possession of the ball before Miervaldis Sarvinens could reach it.

Sandris Melnis attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Gatis Goldins wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kristaps Alberts didn't move fast enough to save it ... Sandris Melnis scored !!! ... He was delighted !

Liepaja F.C. 4 - 0 Valmiera FC

94'

Maigurs Kacens stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Verners Lazda did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

End Match Liepaja F.C. 4 - 0 Valmiera FC