Ogre United 2:3 FS Jelgava: Virsliga Match Result

Match report

Jelgava secured a 3-2 victory over Ogres United in the Vīrsliiga's 27th round on Friday, August 22nd. The away side climbed to sixth place while the hosts remained rooted in tenth. By then, the pattern was set — Jelgava controlled possession and created more clear-cut opportunities.

M. Hasek opened the scoring for Ogres United in the eighth minute, but K. Cudars equalised from the penalty spot just seven minutes later. M. Kalnins restored the lead for Jelgava on the stroke of half-time, and Hasek's second goal of the match put the visitors ahead in the 86th minute. A. Kangars added insurance in the 88th minute to seal the result.

Yellow cards were handed out throughout the first half. N. Parfjonovs and K. Alekseiciks collected bookings for Ogres United, while T. Rataj and M. Marusii went for Jelgava. M. Hasek was shown his second caution in the 60th minute for the hosts. Substitutions came thick and fast after the break, with both managers reshuffling their attacks.

And here's the thing about the numbers — Jelgava dominated possession at 59 percent and generated four big chances compared to Ogres United's single opportunity. The visitors hit the target eight times to five, though only three found the net. Shots accuracy tells the fuller story: Jelgava hit 47 percent of their efforts on target, while Ogres United managed just 33 percent.

The result extends Jelgava's advantage in the middle of the table. They now sit 17 points clear of Ogres United, who have endured a difficult campaign with only three victories from 27 matches. The hosts' recent form has been particularly poor, losing their last two league outings 3-1 and 4-1.

Prepared from match data

Key numbers

Possession, % 41 – 59

Shots on target 5 – 8

Shots off target 5 – 4

Big chances 1 – 4

⚽ 8' M. Hasek — Goal ⚽ 15' K. Cudars — Penalty 🟨 33' N. Parfjonovs — Yellow card 🟨 34' T. Rataj — Yellow card 🟨 43' K. Alekseiciks — Yellow card 🟨 45' M. Marusii — Yellow card ⚽ 45+1' M. Kalnins — Goal 🟨 60' M. Hasek — Yellow card ⇄ 63' A. Marchuk — Substitution ⇄ 65' T. Rataj — Substitution ⇄ 65' R. Becers — Substitution ⇄ 74' D. Vejkrigers — Substitution ⇄ 74' I. Pulis — Substitution ⇄ 79' F. Hasek — Substitution ⇄ 79' M. Pudil — Substitution ⇄ 85' M. Kalnins — Substitution ⚽ 86' M. Hasek — Goal ⚽ 88' A. Kangars — Goal

Match events

8' 0:1 FS Jelgava Goal M. Hasek
15' 1:1 Ogre United Penalty K. Cudars
33' 1:1 Ogre United Yellow card N. Parfjonovs
34' 1:1 FS Jelgava Yellow card T. Rataj
43' 1:1 FS Jelgava Yellow card K. Alekseiciks
45' 1:1 Ogre United Yellow card M. Marusii
45+1' 2:1 Ogre United Goal M. Kalnins assist: N. Parfjonovs
60' 2:1 FS Jelgava Yellow card M. Hasek
63' 2:1 Ogre United Substitution A. Marchuk off: R. Ziemelis
65' 2:1 FS Jelgava Substitution T. Rataj off: G. Patika
65' 2:1 FS Jelgava Substitution R. Becers off: G. Zaleiko
74' 2:1 Ogre United Substitution D. Vejkrigers off: J. Grinbergs
74' 2:1 Ogre United Substitution I. Pulis off: J. Fokam
79' 2:1 FS Jelgava Substitution F. Hasek off: E. Smaukstelis
79' 2:1 FS Jelgava Substitution M. Pudil off: A. Petersons
85' 2:1 Ogre United Substitution M. Kalnins off: M. Ivulans
86' 2:2 FS Jelgava Goal M. Hasek assist: K. Alekseiciks
88' 2:3 FS Jelgava Goal A. Kangars assist: G. Zaleiko

Statistics

41 Possession, % 59

5 Shots on target 8

5 Shots off target 4

1 Big chances 4

3 Corners 6

19 Fouls 12

11 Free kicks 19

0 Offsides 2

2 Yellow cards 3

13 Goal kicks 9

23 Throw-ins 43

All statistics

17/4043% Aerial duels 23/4057%

26 Backward passes 52

5 Blocked shots 5

46 Clearances 30

2/1513% Crosses 8/2532%

10/1567% Dribbles 7/1741%

108 Failed passes 105

5 Goalkeeper saves 3

11 Interceptions 10

11 Key passes 12

20/7527% Long passes 26/7236%

51 Passes into the final third 83

184 Passes in the opposition half 264

87 Passes in own half 134

0.33 Shot accuracy 0.47

11 Shots inside the box 14

11/1861% Tackles 7/978%

256 Total passes 373

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