--- title: "Šiauliai holds on to a win against Riteriai" date: 2025-09-27T18:51:29Z lang: en author: "Janis Vitols" canonical: https://balticfootballnews.com/siauliai-holds-on-to-a-win-against-riteriai/ categories: ["Toplyga"] --- # Šiauliai holds on to a win against Riteriai ![](https://i0.wp.com/balticfootballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FA-Siauliai-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C607&ssl=1)Photo: FA Šiauliai **In the only A Lyga match of the day, FA Šiauliai built a two-goal first-half lead and, despite conceding after the break, held on for a 2–1 victory over Riteriai.** From the very first whistle, the hosts dictated the tempo. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute, when striker Milan Djokić rose to meet a pinpoint cross from Danielius Jarašius, heading home the opener. Moments later, both sides traded dangerous chances. Riteriai forward Meinardas Mikulėnas forced a save out of Gustas Baliutavičius, while at the other end Daniel Romanovskij went close, his shot flashing just wide. As the first half neared its conclusion, Šiauliai struck again. Romanovskij, this time inside the box, kept his composure and doubled the lead, rewarding the attacking play of head coach Dainius Kazakevičius’ men. The visitors refused to surrender after the break. In the 83rd minute, Jonas Usavičius netted his first goal of the season, converting a sharp assist from Leif Estevez to cut the deficit. Deep into stoppage time, Riteriai nearly equalized, but once again goalkeeper Baliutavičius came to the rescue with a decisive save. With this win, Šiauliai climb to 49 points, closing in on third-placed Sūduva. Meanwhile, Riteriai remain in ninth place with 17 points. **FA Šiauliai vs FK Riteriai – 2:1 (2:0)** **Goals:** Djokič 23′, Romanovskij 45′ | Usavičius 84′ **A Lyga Matchday 34:** 26.09.2025 – FK Banga Gargždai vs FC Džiugas Telšiai – **0:1** 27.09.2025 – FA Šiauliai vs FK Riteriai – **2:1** 29.09.2025 – FK Sūduva vs FK Žalgiris – **19:00** 01.10.2025 – FC Hegelmann vs FK Kauno Žalgiris – **19:00** 01.10.2025 – FK Paņevežys vs DFK Dainava Alytus – **19:00**

#	Club	GP	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Kauno Žalgiris	35	22	8	5	41	74
2	Hegelmann FC	35	20	4	11	12	64
3	FK Žalgiris	35	17	11	7	15	62
4	FK Sūduva	35	15	14	6	13	59
5	FA Šiauliai	35	14	9	12	6	51
6	FK Panevėžys	35	13	7	15	5	46
7	FC Džiugas Telšiai	35	13	6	16	-8	45
8	FK Banga Gargždai	35	11	8	16	2	41
9	FK Riteriai	35	6	7	22	-37	25
10	DFK Dainava Alytus	35	3	8	24	-49	17

**Source:** [https://alyga.lt/rungtynes-gyvai/2025-09-27-siauliai-riteriai/2003](https://alyga.lt/rungtynes-gyvai/2025-09-27-siauliai-riteriai/2003)