FS Metta LU went head-to-head with Riga in the Virsliga of Latvia on May 24. Riga took the win with a commanding 0-3 result.
The scoreline opened on the 12th minute when Meissa Diop converted the chance, putting Riga in front. The scoreline was shaped by further goals from Baba Musah and Antonijs Cernomordijs, making the final score 0-3.
The stage is set for another captivating encounter as the upcoming encounter sees FS Metta LU and Riga renew their battle, 2 months after the previous Virsliga meeting which ended in a draw 1-1. FS Metta LU come into this match following a defeat to Rigas FS on May 20, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance, while still searching for their first win in ten matches. Improving their defensive organization could unlock stronger results, given that their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have been conceding goals for six consecutive matches now.
In their last eight matches, Riga, compared to their opponent's recent loss, emerged victorious against Liepaja, Daugava D, FK Jelgava, Auda, Super Nova, Rigas FS, Grobina and Tukums, giving them confidence as they approach this game, pushing their unbeaten streak to ten games. Recording three straight clean sheets , their defensive performance has been commendable.
This Virsliga clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for FS Metta LU and Riga in this campaign. FS Metta LU’s attacking options, shaped by Andris Riherts’s vision, have been bolstered by Markuss Ivulans, the team’s top scorer, and Emils Evelons, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. FS Metta LU’s top scorer in Virsliga, Ivulans, has three goals this season, while also being their most creative player, providing one assist in the league so far. Supporting them are Kristofers Rekis, Rudolfs Klavinskis and Alans Kangars, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to FS Metta LU’s attack.
Meanwhile, Riga’s top finisher Ramires Reginaldo and Brian Pena have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Adrian Gula’s guidance, remains effective. Reginaldo leads Riga’s scoring charts in Virsliga this season with eight goals, as Mankenda continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with four assists. Adding further support are Anthony Contreras, Meissa Diop and Marko Regza, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.
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FS Metta LU kicked off the game with Kristers Gabriels Bite, Markuss Ivulans who got substituted by Gundars Smilskalns on the 60th minute, Ivo Minkevics, Alans Kangars, Karlis Vilnis, Lauan who got substituted by Abdul Bangura on the 67th minute, Kristofers Rekis who got substituted by Rudolfs Klavinskis on the 46th minute, Kristaps Grabovskis, Daniils Cinajevs who got substituted by Aleksandrs Molotkovs on the 67th minute, Mohamed Bai Kamara and Emils Evelons who got substituted by Sadiq Saleh on the 59th minute as starters, with Nikita Parfjonovs, Alvis Sorokins, Aleksandrs Molotkovs, Mahamud Karimu, Rudolfs Klavinskis, Abdul Bangura, Gundars Smilskalns, Saymah Kamara and Sadiq Saleh on the bench.
Riga's starting eleven were Krisjanis Zviedris, Raivis Jurkovskis, Baba Musah, Antonijs Cernomordijs, Maksims Tonisevs who got substituted by Abdulrahman Taiwo on the 83rd minute, Ahmed Ankrah, Brian Pena who got substituted by Gauthier Mankenda on the 59th minute, Orlando Galo who got substituted by Iago Siqueira on the 59th minute, Joao Grimaldo, Meissa Diop who got substituted by Eduards Daskevics on the 66th minute and Marko Regza who got substituted by Ramires Reginaldo on the 60th minute, with Marcis Kazainis, Kristaps Zommers, Glody Ngonda, Paulo Eduardo, Iago Siqueira, Eduards Daskevics, Gauthier Mankenda, Abdulrahman Taiwo and Ramires Reginaldo on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Kristofers Rekis and Alans Kangars were the ones to receive it.
The teams have met five times since April 2024. Riga have won four times, while the other match ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on April 8, 2025, in the Virsliga of Latvia, ending in a 1-1 draw. In total, FS Metta LU have managed four goals in these five meetings, compared to Riga's sixteen. Overall, Riga hold a stronger head-to-head record against FS Metta LU in recent meetings.
FS Metta LU have won three of their seventeen matches in Virsliga this season, with three draws and eleven defeats, scoring fourteen goals, averaging 0.82 per match, while conceding 36, an average of 2.12 per match. Riga have played seventeen matches in Virsliga, with thirteen wins, three draws, and one losses this season, scoring 40 goals at an average of 2.35 per match and conceding ten at a rate of 0.59 per match.
FS Metta LU are coming off a loss in their last match against Rigas FS, while Riga are currently on a run of eight straight wins, including victories against Liepaja, Daugava D, FK Jelgava, Auda, Super Nova, Rigas FS, Grobina and Tukums in their last eight outings. Overall, over their most recent nineteen games, FS Metta LU have claimed five victories, suffered eleven defeats, and drawn three times, while in their last twenty matches, Riga have recorded thirteen wins, two losses, and five draws.
As always, Latvia Virsliga's live standings are availble and updated in real time. FS Metta LU hold 9th place with twelve points after seventeen matches, while Riga sit 1st with 42 points from seventeen matches.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between FS Metta LU and Riga in real time. You can watch the goals by Meissa Diop, Baba Musah and Antonijs Cernomordijs as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of FS Metta LU - Riga are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.