Saldus SS/Leevon 3-2 Riga FC II | Latvian 1.Liga

In a pulsating encounter at the Saldus Stadium on 10 May 2026, Saldus SS/Leevon edged out Riga FC II by a 3-2 scoreline in the Latvian 1.Liga. The match swung back and forth, with Saldus showing character to come from behind and claim all three points in front of their passionate home support.

First-Half Fireworks

Riga FC II started brightly and opened the scoring inside the first fifteen minutes, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to slot home from close range. Saldus responded almost immediately, levelling through a well-struck volley from the edge of the box. The visitors regained the lead before half-time with a precise free-kick that curled over the wall, leaving the home goalkeeper rooted to the spot. However, Saldus equalised again deep into first-half stoppage time, heading home from a corner to make it 2-2 at the break.

Decisive Second Half

The second period was a tense affair, with both sides pressing for a winner. Saldus SS/Leevon eventually found the breakthrough in the 68th minute. A quick counter-attack caught Riga FC II’s defence out of shape, and the Saldus forward finished coolly one-on-one with the keeper. The hosts then defended resolutely, blocking shots and clearing dangerous crosses to preserve their slender lead. Riga FC II pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages but were denied by a combination of last-ditch tackles and a fine late save.

Standout Players

• Saldus’s midfield engine covered every blade of grass and scored one of the equalisers.
• The home centre-forward proved clinical, netting twice including the winner.
• Riga FC II’s set-piece specialist was a constant threat from dead balls.

League Impact

The victory keeps Saldus SS/Leevon in touch with the top half of the Latvian 1.Liga standings. Riga FC II, the reserve side of the top-flight club, will be disappointed not to have held onto their leads but showed promise in spells. For Saldus, the fighting spirit displayed could prove vital as the season progresses.