FA Šiauliai vs Banga set to go ahead despite health scare

In what has been a days of uncertainty and mixed signals, the TOPsport A Lyga’s 12th round is now officially set to feature all five scheduled matches, including the yesterday’s once-postponed clash between FA Šiauliai and Gargždai’s Banga.

As we reported yesterday, the league initially announced that Saturday’s match would be postponed following a formal request from FA Šiauliai due to an infection outbreak within the team. The decision was originally made in light of concerns over player health and safety.

However, in a swift turn of events, the A Lyga administration reviewed the situation once again and has reversed the decision, confirming that the match will go ahead as planned on May 18 at 4:00 PM, at Šiauliai City Municipality Stadium.

“We re-examined the request, reviewed additional medical documentation, and considered all stakeholder perspectives,” said A Lyga director Vaidotas Zajarskas. “Player health is a priority, but it’s clear the situation is under control. The club has enough fit players to fulfill the fixture, and rescheduling would only add pressure to an already packed calendar.”

The situation took an especially tense turn after the initial postponement, when Banga sporting director Robertas Vėževičius voiced strong disapproval in an interview with 15min.lt, claiming the decision was made without their agreement. “Only one team was heard,” Vėževičius said. “They claim eight first-team players are sick — but how many players are on the roster? At least 25, plus the reserves. The match was postponed without our consent.”

He also criticized the proposed makeup date — during the international break in early June (6–8) — saying many Banga players would already be unavailable. “Half of our squad already has plans for that break,” he added. “Frankly, it seems Šiauliai are just dealing with a wave of injuries after the Dainava match. And Martynas Dapkus was sent off. This whole thing doesn’t smell right.”

A Lyga Matchday 12 results: