Kauno Žalgiris began their winter training camp in Turkey with a narrow defeat, losing 2-1 to Kazakhstan side Zhenis in Antalya.
Eivinas Černiauskas’ team had the better openings in a tight first half but went in behind after Zhenis scored in the 27th minute, finishing a delivery from the flank following an aerial duel.
Kauno Žalgiris took control after the break and levelled in the 53rd minute when Yukiyoshi Karashima struck a low effort from outside the box after a corner was cleared.
The Lithuanian Champions then missed a series of chances to pull ahead, with Leo Ribeiro denied in a quick move, Motiejus Burba hitting the woodwork and Amine Benchaib seeing a close-range effort kept out.
Zhenis regained the lead late on, punishing a misplaced pass at the back to secure the win.
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Source: https://zalgiris.lt/naujienos/turkijoje-fk-kauno-zalgiris-nusileido-zhenis-is-kazachstano
