Vilnius Football Academy 1-2 Nevezis Kedainiai | Lithuanian II Lyga

Nevezis Kedainiai secured a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Vilnius Football Academy in the Lithuanian II Lyga on 27 June 2026. The result keeps Nevezis in the hunt for the promotion places, while the Academy side remain mired in mid-table after a mixed start to the season.

Match Overview

The match started at a high tempo, with both sides pressing aggressively. Vilnius Football Academy, known for their youthful energy, took an early lead but were undone by two fine strikes from Nevezis before half-time. The second half saw the home side push for an equaliser but Nevezis held firm.

Key Moments

• 12th minute: Vilnius Academy opened the scoring when a well-worked short corner found an unmarked midfielder on the edge of the box, whose low drive beat the goalkeeper.
• 34th minute: Nevezis equalised through a powerful header from a free-kick delivery, outjumping the home defence at the back post.
• 44th minute: A quick counter-attack just before the break saw Nevezis’ striker slot home after a defensive mix-up, making it 2-1.

Tactical Story

Vilnius Academy dominated possession in the opening 20 minutes, using quick passing triangles to create overloads on the flanks. Nevezis, however, sat deep and invited pressure before exploiting the space left behind. The visitors’ defensive shape in the second half was disciplined, with a back five dropping deep to deny space.

Standout Performers

Nevezis’ centre-forward was a constant menace, holding up the ball well and scoring the crucial second. The away goalkeeper made three important saves after the interval to preserve the lead. For Vilnius Academy, the creative midfielder who scored the opener showed flashes of quality but lacked support.

Impact on Standings

The win lifts Nevezis into the top half of the Lithuanian II Lyga table, just four points off the leaders. Vilnius Football Academy remain in eighth place, needing to improve their defensive record if they are to climb.