FK Liepaja and Super Nova played out a breathless 3-3 draw in the Latvian Higher League at Daugava Stadium on November 1, 2026, with the visitors rescuing a point late in a match that had threatened to slip away from them. The six-goal contest was a showcase of attacking intent and defensive vulnerability in equal measure, and both sides will feel they could have taken all three points.

Match overview

Liepaja began the evening with the greater authority. Playing in front of their home crowd, they dominated possession in the opening quarter and created the first meaningful chances through quick combinations down the left. Super Nova, by contrast, looked content to absorb pressure and hit on the break, but they were guilty of giving the ball away too cheaply in the early stages.

The hosts took the lead in the 17th minute when Ralfs Krollis finished neatly at the near post after a flowing move. Liepaja doubled their advantage eight minutes later, Emīls Jansons arriving late at the back post to convert a low cross. At that point, the game looked to be heading comfortably in the home side’s direction, but Super Nova had other ideas.

Key moments

• 17th minute: Ralfs Krollis gives Liepaja the lead with a composed near-post finish.
• 25th minute: Emīls Jansons makes it 2-0, converting from close range after a sweeping move.
• 39th minute: Super Nova pull one back through a penalty converted by Dāvis Ikaunieks.
• 52nd minute: The visitors equalise when a deflected shot loops into the far corner.
• 68th minute: Liepaja retake the lead as Krollis turns provider, setting up a third goal.
• 84th minute: Super Nova level again with a header from a deep free-kick, silencing the home crowd.

Tactical story

Liepaja’s game plan was built on width and quick circulation. Their wingers stayed high, forcing Super Nova’s full-backs to defend deep, and the midfield trio looked to slip passes into the channels. For 35 minutes, it worked almost perfectly. But the penalty just before half-time gave Super Nova a foothold, and the visitors returned after the break with a more aggressive press.

Super Nova’s comeback was powered by their willingness to commit numbers forward. They pressed Liepaja’s midfielders higher up the pitch, forced turnovers, and attacked the box with greater urgency. Liepaja’s third goal came against the run of play, but they failed to manage the game thereafter. The late equaliser was no more than Super Nova deserved for their second-half display, even if Liepaja will feel they should have closed it out.

Standout players

Ralfs Krollis was at the heart of Liepaja’s best attacking moments, scoring the opener and assisting the third. His movement caused problems throughout. Emīls Jansons also impressed with his late runs into the box, while Liepaja’s goalkeeper made a sharp save in the 76th minute to preserve the lead temporarily.

For Super Nova, Dāvis Ikaunieks was the catalyst. His penalty halved the deficit and his link-up play in the second half helped the visitors build sustained pressure. The substitute who headed the late equaliser also made a significant impact from the bench.

Table impact

The draw leaves both teams with mixed emotions. Liepaja will see it as two points dropped after leading three times, while Super Nova will take confidence from their resilience. In the Latvian Higher League standings, the point keeps Super Nova within touching distance of the teams above them, while Liepaja remain in the chasing pack for a European spot. Both sides will need to tighten up defensively if they are to turn draws into wins during the final stretch of the season.