Gay scores a last-minute winner for "Liepāja" against "Ogre United"
Džibril Gej scored a last-minute goal, leading "Liepāja" to a 1-0 victory over "Ogre United" in the Latvian Football Virsliga.
In a tense match on Friday, Džibril Gej secured a dramatic last-minute victory for "Liepāja" against "Ogre United" in the third round of the "Tonybet" Latvian Football Virsliga, ending the match 1-0. The game remained goalless through the first half and much of the second until Gej, who had previously suffered a head injury, managed to find the net in the seventh minute of stoppage time with a precise shot into the corner, following a pass from Abiodun Ogunniji. Earlier in the match, both teams had opportunities to score, including a missed penalty by Kivons Leidsmans in the 60th minute and a saved shot by Ivan Patrikejavs at the end of regulation time. The victory was crucial for "Liepāja," contributing to their standing alongside other teams like "RFS" and "Riga," who also earned points in their respective matches on the same day. As the season progresses, the competition remains tight, with "Liepāja" now sharing six points with several teams at the top of the league table. The next fixtures will see other teams, including "RFS" and "Jelgava," aiming to improve their standings before the international break, highlighting the intensity of the league and the importance of each match in securing points.