Lithuanian players abroad competed in various European leagues today. Artur Dolžnikov made his first start for Sigma Olomouc, contributing to a dominant victory. Meanwhile, Ruzgis continues to find the net in Albania. Additionally, Lithuanians played matches in Poland, Germany, and England.
Chance Liga, Czechia
Artur Dolžnikov made his first start for his Czech club, Sigma Olomouc, in a convincing 4-0 victory against FK Pardubice in the Czech Chance Liga match.
The 24-year-old Lithuanian national team player began the game and played for 59 minutes before being substituted when the score was 1-0. In the remaining 30 minutes, Sigma Olomouc scored three additional goals, securing a significant win and three points.
Notably, the fourth goal for Sigma Olomouc was scored by Dele Ola Israel, a former player of BFC Daugavpils and FK Liepāja, who has been with the Czech club for the past three seasons.
Following this victory, Dolžnikov’s team moved up to sixth place in the league table with 32 points. Their next match is scheduled for next Saturday, where they will play an away game against Dukla Prague in the league.
Ekstraklasa, Poland
In Poland, Paulius Golubickas was an unused substitute in the Ekstraklasa match as his team, Radomiak Radom, suffered a 3-2 defeat against Gornik Zabrze. Since starting his career at Radomiak, Golubickas has played only 26 out of 270 minutes. His club currently sits in 15th place in the Polish Ekstraklasa table with 21 points, just two points ahead of Puszcza, who occupy the relegation spot.
Abissnet Superiore, Albania
The 27-year-old defender Sigitas Olberkis made his fifth appearance of the season for his new club, AF Elbasani, in their 1-1 draw away against Bylis. AF Elbasani has not secured a win in the last six matches, recording three draws and three losses during this stretch. They currently sit 5th in the league table with 30 points, and their next opportunity to end this winless streak will be next Saturday against Vllaznia.
Kategoria E Pare, Albania
In Albania’s lower division, Lithuanian forward Manfredas Ruzgis continues his impressive scoring run, netting his league-leading 18th goal of the season for FK Vora in their 2-0 win over KF Erzeni. The 28-year-old striker, who has spent many years playing in the lower German leagues, scored in the 90th minute of the match.
With 57 points from 23 games, KF Vora is at the top of the Kategoria E Pare and is almost guaranteed promotion to the Albanian top flight for the next season.
3. Liga, Germany
Edvinas Girdvainis entered the field at the start of the second half and played the entire second half as SV Sandhausen lost 0-1 to Borussia Dortmund II in a German 3. Liga match.
The 32-year-old center-back has made nine appearances this season in Germany and has recorded one assist.
Currently, Sandhausen is positioned in the middle of the table, with 31 points after 24 games.
League One, England
Tomas Kalinauskas came on in the 73rd minute while Burton was trailing 0-1. Ultimately, his Burton lost 1-3 to Bristol Rovers in English League One action.
With 15 games remaining in the league, Burton finds itself in the relegation zone with 26 points, five points away from safety, as they trail Peterborough, who are in 20th place.