A tightly contested Latvian Cup tie on 11 July 2026 ended in a goalless draw between FK Auda Riga and FK Liepaja at the Auda Stadium. With no goals after 90 minutes, the match went straight to a penalty shoot-out to decide who advances to the next round.

Match Report

Both sides showed immense respect in the early exchanges, leading to a cautious first half with few clear openings. FK Auda, playing on their artificial surface, tried to exploit width through wingers Artjoms Osipovs and Roberts Savaļnieks, but Liepaja’s central defensive pairing of Krists Gulbis and Ritvars Zeps stood firm. The second half saw more urgency: Auda’s midfielder Dans Titovs rattled the crossbar from 20 metres in the 58th minute, while Liepaja striker Dāvis Ikaunieks saw his powerful shot saved by Auda goalkeeper Mārtiņš Zviedrs with 12 minutes remaining.

Penalty Shootout Drama

After a gruelling 90 minutes, the tie was decided from the spot. FK Auda Riga converted all five of their penalties, while Liepaja saw their third kick saved by Zviedrs. The hosts advanced to the quarter-finals amid celebrations from the home supporters.

Key Stats

• Possession: Auda 52% – Liepaja 48%
• Shots on target: 3 – 2
• Yellow cards: 2 – 1

This result keeps Auda’s hopes of a deep cup run alive, while Liepaja will rue their missed chances in a match where defences ruled the day.