FK Liepāja ended their winless streak with a 2-1 away victory over SK Super Nova in the Latvian Virsliga on April 23, 2026. The match, played at Stadions Daugava in Liepāja, saw the visitors capitalize on early mistakes by the hosts to secure crucial three points.
Liepa began the match aggressively, taking control from the opening minutes. The breakthrough came when Lenards Bērziņš misplayed the ball in his own half, allowing Danila Patijčuks to race through one-on-one with the goalkeeper and calmly finish to put Liepāja ahead in the 6th minute.
The visitors had a chance to double their lead soon after, when Ivans Patrikejevs found himself in a great position, but his shot drifted just wide of the post. Super Nova’s difficult first half got even worse in the 33rd minute, when defender Lenards Bērziņš, already involved in the opening goal, inadvertently turned the ball into his own net after a Rodolphe Ekou effort, doubling Liepāja’s advantage.
Super Nova made a positive start to the second half and pulled one back in the opening minute of the half. After winning a corner, Facundo García delivered a cross that was headed into the net by Senegalese forward Bamba, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
Despite conceding early after the break, Liepāja still looked the more likely side to score the next goal. Mauritanian attacker Amar Haidara beat the goalkeeper with one effort, but saw the ball drift just wide of the target. Chovanie Amatkarijo then had an even better chance later on when he broke through one-on-one, but failed to punish another lapse in the Super Nova defence, shooting wide.
The victory marked Liepāja’s first win in eight matches, ending a frustrating run that had seen them struggle to find consistency in the league. For Super Nova, the loss extended their recent difficulties as they continue to fight for a higher position in the standings.
Both teams will now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures as the Virsliga season progresses. Liepāja will look to build on this momentum, while Super Nova will aim to regroup and address the defensive lapses that proved costly in this encounter.
The match was part of Matchday 8 of the 2026 Latvian Virsliga season, with both clubs competing in the top tier of Latvian football. Fans can follow the latest developments through official league channels and team communications as the campaign unfolds.
As the season continues, both teams will seek to improve their positions in the table, with Liepāja hoping to kickstart a positive run of form and Super Nova aiming to recover from this setback.
