In a recent match in the Top League, Žalgiris faced off against Šiauliai and secured a victory by capitalizing on two penalty opportunities. The first penalty was awarded in the 7th minute after a foul on Giedrius Matulevičius, which Liviu Antalis converted smoothly, demonstrating his finishing prowess. The game continued with Šiauliai struggling to find a rhythm, as they missed opportunities to equalize, including shots from Patrikas Pranckus and Rui Batalha that went off target.

As the game progressed, the referee Robertas Šmitas awarded another penalty to Žalgiris in the 37th minute, allowing Antalis to score again, thereby doubling the visitors' lead. Despite the additional chances in the second half, Šiauliai failed to create any significant scoring opportunities, while Žalgiris played a strong defensive game, successfully maintaining a clean sheet. This solid performance allowed Žalgiris to clinch all three points.

With this victory, Žalgiris climbed to second place in the league standings, now holding 6 points, while the Šiauliai team remains at the bottom, still searching for their first win of the season. The match highlighted Žalgiris’s strength in set-piece situations and showcased their ability to maintain composure under pressure, posing a challenge for their future opponents in the league.