Five-goal thriller sends Minija into the LFF Cup final
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- Kretingaโs Minija defeated Alytusโ Dainava 3-2 after twice coming from behind in the Lithuanian Football Federation Cup semifinal.
- Nwegbo Patrick Ifediba scored twice for Minija, including the 80th-minute winner.
- Minija will face either Kauno ลฝalgiris or ล iauliai in the final on Oct. 11.
Minija twice found itself chasing Dainava, but the Kretinga side kept coming back. Its reward is a place in the Lithuanian Football Federation Cup final.
Dainava took the lead in the 11th minute when Gustas Zabita scored, and the Alytus team held that advantage until halftime. Minija restored the balance soon after the break, with Nwegbo Patrick Ifediba scoring in the 52nd minute.
Dainava moved ahead again in the 69th minute through Sowas Abou. Minija responded almost immediately. Linas Zingertas equalized two minutes later, and Ifediba completed his brace in the 80th minute to put the home side in front and secure a 3-2 victory.
Minija, the First League leaders, will learn its final opponent on Sept. 3. The second semifinal brings together top-flight teams Kauno ลฝalgiris, the national champion, and ล iauliai. The final is scheduled for Oct. 11.
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