The match began with Vilnius Riteriai creating two dangerous attacks, with Meinardas Mikulėnas having a shot saved by Kaunas goalkeeper Tomas Švedkauskas. Pressured by the swift gameplay of Riteriai, Mikulėnas managed to score in the 6th minute, leading his team in this early phase, as the defending champions, Kaunas Žalgiris, struggled to create any meaningful opportunities before halftime. Veteran Egidijus Vaitkūnas showcased solid performance in his debut for Riteriai, highlighting their strong start.

In the second half, the dynamics of the game shifted significantly when Jonas Usavičius received a second yellow card in the 80th minute, leaving Riteriai with a numerical disadvantage. This change opened the door for Kaunas Žalgiris, who capitalized by scoring two goals in quick succession. With a potential comeback in sight, Riteriai was unable to maintain their early lead as the Kaunas side took control of the match. Antonas Tolordava scored a crucial goal in the 86th minute, followed by Davis Ikauniekas netting another in stoppage time after a notable assist from Leo Ribeiro.

Ultimately, despite their strong start and promising performances, Riteriai were unable to hold off the champion's late resurgence, demonstrating the resilience and depth of Kaunas Žalgiris. This match encapsulates the competitive nature of the league, where even a moment of lapse can define the outcome, a lesson for the ambitious Riteriai as they strive to compete at higher levels in the future.