Murdzhani women defeated Riga 3-0 in their National League opener on Sunday. The home side took all three points from the outset, establishing themselves at the top of the table with a clean sheet. Riga began their campaign with a heavy defeat.
Murdzhani arrived in confident mood after their previous outing. They had beaten Jūrmala 3-0 just a day earlier, showing no signs of fatigue. Their recent form included several victories against local opposition, though they suffered a notable loss to RUS-MVS 2 in April.
The visitors faced an immediate challenge. This was their first competitive match of the season, and they struggled to find their footing. Murdzhani worked the game with composure, taking their chances without fuss. The result meant Riga started their title defence with a setback.
Murdzhani now sit on 3 points from one game, leading the standings. Riga remain with zero points after their opening fixture. The gap between the teams is already set at three points, with Murdzhani having played while Riga have not.
The victory extends Murdzhani's winning run to two matches in a row. They have now scored six goals in their last two outings without conceding. Riga will need to regroup quickly if they are to recover from such a difficult start.