Scoring Machine: A. Kučys Contributes with a Precise Shot to the Victory in the Conference League
Lithuanian player A. Kučys scored the opening goal for his Slovenian team, which won 3-2 against Kosovo's Drita in the Conference League.
A. Kučys and Artemijus Tutyškin represent a Slovenian club that achieved a 3-2 victory against Drita from Kosovo in an away match. The Lithuanian 'scoring machine' made his mark in the 19th minute by finding the net after a chaotic situation following a corner kick. His initial goal set the tone for the match, followed by Milotas Avdyli doubling the lead before halftime.
In the second half, Drita fought back with Blerimas Krasniqi and Liridonas Balajas scoring to level the match at 2-2. However, the victory was secured in added time when Matejus Polatnik, who replaced A. Kučys, scored with a header, ensuring a win for the Slovenian side. A. Kučys played 63 minutes of the game, marking a successful return from an injury that kept him off the field for nearly 11 months, having scored 5 goals in just 5 matches since his comeback.
In another match, Justas Lasickas's Rijeka secured a narrow 1-0 away win against Omonia, with Daniel Adu Adjei scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute. Lasickas played the entire match, contributing to his team's important victory in the Conference League, highlighting the strong performance of Lithuanian players in international football.