HJK and Panevėžys Lock Horns in Thrilling Stalemate
HJK seized the lead in the 38th minute, thanks to a strike from L. Erwin, skillfully set up by Santeri Hostikka.
But excitement hit fever pitch just before the break, as E. Veliulis brought Panevėžys level, making it 1-1.
The second half saw both teams battling fiercely, but no further goals were scored, and the match concluded in a 1-1 draw.
Notably, in their previous clash, Panevėžys triumphed with a decisive 3-0 victory on home turf.
Overall, Panevėžys faced a stern test at HJK's ground in the Champions League, and the thrilling encounter met all expectations, finishing in a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate.