FK Neptunas Klaipeda II Edge FKS Ukmerge in Five-Goal Thriller

A pulsating encounter in the Lithuanian II Lyga saw FK Neptunas Klaipeda II hold off a spirited fightback from FKS Ukmerge to win 3–2 on June 21, 2026. The match, staged at Neptunas' training ground, delivered drama, goals, and a tense finale that kept supporters on the edge of their seats.

Fast Start for the Home Side

Neptunas Klaipeda II exploded out of the blocks, scoring twice within the opening 15 minutes. First, winger Dovydas Kairys latched onto a through ball and slotted home in the 7th minute. Just eight minutes later, striker Mantas Giedraitis doubled the lead with a low drive from the edge of the box after a defensive mix-up from Ukmerge.

Ukmerge were shell-shocked but gradually steadied themselves. They pulled one back before halftime when center-back Arnas Petrauskas inadvertently turned a cross into his own net under pressure, giving the visitors a lifeline at 2–1 going into the break.

Second Half Drama

Neptunas restored their two-goal advantage early in the second half. In the 53rd minute, midfielder Simas Bartkus pounced on a loose ball at a corner kick and fired home from close range. But Ukmerge refused to fold. A stunning long-range strike from Rokas Stanionis in the 71st minute made it 3–2 and set up a frantic final period.

The away side pushed for an equaliser, creating several half-chances. Neptunas goalkeeper Lukas Zukauskas made a crucial save in the 84th minute, tipping a powerful header over the bar. The home side also hit the post on a counter-attack in stoppage time, but ultimately held on to claim all three points.

Key Performers

• Mantas Giedraitis (FK Neptunas Klaipeda II) – Goal and assist, a constant threat up front.
• Rokas Stanionis (FKS Ukmerge) – Scored a spectacular goal and led the fightback.
• Lukas Zukauskas (FK Neptunas Klaipeda II) – Made vital saves when his team needed them most.

League Context

The win lifts FK Neptunas Klaipeda II to sixth place in the Lithuanian II Lyga, keeping them within touching distance of the promotion playoff places. For FKS Ukmerge, the narrow defeat leaves them 12th, just three points above the relegation zone. The attacking intensity on display – five goals, numerous chances – underlined the competitiveness of the second tier of Lithuanian football.