BE1 NFA secured a gritty 2–1 away victory over DFK Dainava Alytus in the Lithuanian I Lyga on 23 May 2026. Played at the Alytus Stadionas, the match saw the visitors take control in the first half and then withstand a spirited comeback attempt from the hosts after the break. The win keeps BE1 NFA firmly in the promotion playoff race, while Dainava remain in mid-table.

Match Overview

The opening half belonged almost entirely to BE1 NFA. They pressed high and moved the ball quickly across the pitch, catching Dainava off guard. By the 30th minute, they had a deserved two-goal advantage. Dainava improved after the interval, pulling one back and pushing for an equaliser, but BE1 NFA’s defence held firm to claim all three points.

Key Moments

• 16' – BE1 NFA 1–0: A sweeping move ended with midfielder Tadas Šimkus slotting home from the edge of the box.
• 28' – BE1 NFA 2–0: A cross from the right was met by striker Edvinas Pakalnis, who headed powerfully into the net.
• 66' – Dainava 1–2: A defensive error allowed centre-forward Marius Kazlauskas to nip in and score with a low drive.
• 79' – Dainava thought they had equalised, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.

Tactical Story

BE1 NFA set up in a 4-3-3, with wingers hugging the touchlines to stretch Dainava’s 4-4-2. The tactic created space for central midfielders to run into, and the first two goals came from such patterns. Dainava’s coach switched to a 4-2-4 early in the second half, sacrificing a midfielder for another striker. The change paid off with the goal and created several half-chances, but BE1 NFA’s centre-backs, captain Gytis Bajorūnas and his partner, made crucial blocks and interceptions.

Standout Players

• Edvinas Pakalnis (BE1 NFA) – Scored one and assisted the other, showing excellent hold-up play.
• Gytis Bajorūnas (BE1 NFA) – A commanding defensive display, winning 12 headers and making five clearances.
• Marius Kazlauskas (Dainava) – A constant threat after coming on at half-time, scoring his team’s only goal.

Table Impact

The victory moves BE1 NFA into fourth place in the I Lyga standings, now just two points behind the promotion playoff positions. Dainava remain in seventh place, seven points adrift of the top six. For BE1 NFA, the result builds momentum as they aim to climb into the promotion race in the second half of the season.