Riga FC held to a draw by Daugavpils, but title race stays alive
Riga FC drew 1:1 at home against BFK Daugavpils, remaining four points behind the leader in Latvia's Virsliga. The result keeps the championship race open.

Reigning Latvian Virsliga champions Riga FC failed to secure a win in their match against BFK Daugavpils, with the game ending in a 1:1 draw. As a result, the club remains four points behind the league leader, though the title race remains competitive heading into the season's closing stretch.
Course of the match
During the game, Riga FC even found themselves trailing at one point, adding tension for supporters following the title chase. The team eventually managed to level the score, but only after having several goals disallowed by the referees earlier in the match.
Standings impact
The draw against Daugavpils means Riga FC could not close the gap on the table's leader, leaving a four-point deficit in place. The battle for the Virsliga championship therefore remains undecided, with the outcome still open to change before the season concludes.

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