Match Report
Ventspils defeated Riga 2-1 in the Virsliga. Before the match, Ventspils were 3rd in the Virsliga table with Riga in 1st. Head-to-head (2005–2019): 5 matches, 2 wins for Ventspils, 2 for Riga, 1 drawn. Ventspils had scored 47 goals this season (1.5 per game), Riga had 59 (1.8 per game). Ventspils's goals came from Lucas Villela (71'), R. Mickevičs (90'); Riga scored through O. Laizāns (7'). Match stats: possession 46%-54%, on target 5-5, corners 3-9. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Ventspils and Riga go head to head at Olimpiskā centra Ventspils Stadionā in the Virsliga.
Riga arrive 1st with 66 points; the hosts, Ventspils, are 3rd with 47.
Across 5 meetings since 2005, honours split 2 to Ventspils and 2 to Riga, with 1 draw.
The match finished 2-1, with Ventspils taking the points.
Goal scorers
Ventspils: Lucas Villela (71'), R. Mickevičs (90') · Riga: O. Laizāns (7')
Key stats
Possession: Ventspils 46% · Riga 54% · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 3-9