Match Report
In the standings it was Mārupe 6th on 22 points, Smiltene 13th on 10 — separated by 12. Smiltene had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 7th in the league over the last five rounds against 13th overall.
Defeat had followed defeat for Smiltene — three in succession.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Mārupe 2, draws 1, Smiltene 1, at 1.75 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 0% of meetings won.
Goal scorers
Mārupe: Ralfs Rinalds Spēks (58'), Ricards Penka (59') · Smiltene: Emils Dumins (19')
Key stats
Possession: Mārupe 59% · Smiltene 41% · Total shots: 3-1 · On target: 3-1 · Corners: 7-2