On Wednesday, Dāvis Ikaunieks made a significant impact in the Singapore Premier League, scoring two goals to lead DPMM FC to a 2-1 victory over Hougang United. This win marked a turning point for DPMM, ending their five-league match losing streak.
The 31-year-old Latvian forward had a challenging start with his new club, failing to score in his first four matches. However, his fortunes changed dramatically in the subsequent games, where he found the net four times.
Ikaunieks opened the scoring in the 21st minute and solidified his team’s lead with a penalty conversion in the 60th minute. The match was intense and dramatic, featuring three penalty kicks and multiple red cards for both sides. Hougang United pulled one back in the 88th minute with their own penalty, but DPMM held on for the win.
With this victory, Ikaunieks has now scored four goals across all competitions in his first eight appearances for DPMM FC. The team will look to build on this momentum in their next match on Monday when they host Albirex Niigata in the Singapore Cup.