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SportsPublished: 21 June 2026 at 22:20

„Riga“ convincingly beats „Liepāja“ to climb to top of Virslīga

Riga FC defeated FK Liepāja 4-0 at home to move into first place in the Latvian top football league. The hosts had already built a 3-0 lead by halftime.

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Riga FC secured a dominant 4-0 victory over FK Liepāja on Sunday, playing at their home ground. The first half saw the home team score three goals in just over half an hour, laying a solid foundation for the win. In the second half, they added a fourth goal to seal the convincing result.

This triumph propelled Riga FC to the top of the Virslīga standings, overtaking their closest rivals. The team displayed an effective offensive performance and a strong defense, preventing Liepāja from creating any significant chances. Although the source does not specify the goal scorers, the early strikes in the first half were decisive in setting up the rout.

Liepāja failed to cope with the pressure from Riga and suffered a defeat that likely pushes them down the table. Riga FC now leads the league, underlining their ambition to contend for the championship title.

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