Match Overview

Suduva bounced back from a difficult run of form with a gritty 2-1 home victory over Kauno Zalgiris at the Marijampolės futbolo arena on 23 May 2026. The hosts struck twice in the first half and then weathered a determined second-half assault from the visitors to claim three valuable points in the Lithuanian A Lyga.

First Half: Suduva’s Early Blitz

Suduva started with high energy and took the lead in the 11th minute. A corner from the left was met by defender Deividas Šešplaukis, whose glancing header found the far corner of the net. Kauno Zalgiris responded by pushing forward, but they were caught on the counter in the 34th minute. Midfielder Paulius Golubickas played a clever one-two with forward Giedrius Matulevičius and slotted the ball past the advancing goalkeeper to make it 2-0. The hosts went into the dressing room with a commanding advantage, having shown sharpness in the final third.

Second Half: Kauno Zalgiris Fight Back

The visitors came out with renewed purpose after the break. They pulled a goal back in the 58th minute when substitute striker Armandas Kučys latched onto a through ball and fired low into the net. The goal gave Kauno Zalgiris momentum, and they pressed hard for an equalizer. Suduva goalkeeper Ignas Plūkas made a series of key saves, including a spectacular one-handed stop from a curling free kick in the 74th minute. The hosts defended deep and held on for a vital win.

Standout Performers

• Paulius Golubickas (Suduva) – His goal and assist in the first half were decisive; he also worked tirelessly in midfield.
• Ignas Plūkas (Suduva) – The goalkeeper’s second-half saves preserved the lead and earned his team the points.
• Armandas Kučys (Kauno Zalgiris) – Provided a spark off the bench with his goal and nearly scored again late on.

Table Impact

The victory lifts Suduva into mid-table security and ends a three-match winless streak. For Kauno Zalgiris, the defeat is a missed opportunity to close the gap on the top four. The match showcased Suduva’s ability to be clinical when it matters, while Kauno Zalgiris will rue their slow start and failure to convert late pressure.

Attendance: 1,420 | Referee: Mantas Pocius