Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Gulbene 2nd with 67 points, Liepajas Metalurgs II 5th with 52, 15 apart. Liepajas Metalurgs II's recent output lagged their position: 10th on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. Against a league average of 1.82 goals per team per game, Gulbene ran at 2.9 scored and 1.03 conceded, Liepajas Metalurgs II at 2 and 1.3.
The match was played at Gulbenes pilsetas stadions (capacity 3,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.


