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2014 Baltic Cup
The 2014 Baltic Cup was a football competition, held between 29 and 31 May 2014, hosted by Latvia. Format For the second time in a row Finland joined Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, thus the knock-out tournament format established in the previous edition was maintained. Penalty shoot-outs were used to decide the winner if a match was drawn after 90 minutes. Results Matches Semi-finals ---- *Note: This was the farewell match for Latvia's forward Māris Verpakovskis. Third place match Final Winners Statistics Goalscorers See also Balkan Cup Nordic Football Championship References External links Tournament siteon Latvian Football Federation The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) ( lv, Latvijas Futbola federācija) is the governing body of football in Latvia with its headquarters located in the capital Rimi Sports Centre in Riga. Its activities include the organizing of the Latvian ... {{Baltic Cup seasons Baltic Cup (football) Baltic Cup Baltic Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Përparim Hetemaj
Përparim Hetemaj (born 12 December 1986) is a Finnish professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for Veikkausliiga club Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, HJK. Born in modern-day Kosovo, Hetemaj arrived in Finland when he was 6 years old and played for HJK Helsinki, HJK's youth teams; signing a professional contract in 2004 at age 17. He joined Greek side AEK Athens F.C., AEK Athens in 2006, and moved to FC Twente, Twente in 2009. Subsequently, in 2010, he was signed by Brescia Calcio, Brescia and was transferred to A.C. ChievoVerona, Chievo in 2011. Hetemaj played 300 matches in the Serie A before returning to Finland in 2022 after a season with Reggina Calcio, Reggina in the Serie B. Hetemaj made his international debut for Finland national football team, Finland in February 2009, at the age of 22, and made 50 appearances, including appearing in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I, 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group I, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions
Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions, more commonly called the Ventspils Stadions, is a multi-purpose stadium in Ventspils, Latvia. It is currently used mostly for football (soccer), football matches. Ventspils Stadions is the home stadium for FK Ventspils, and one of the most famous football stadia in the Latvia. The stadium holds 3,200 people. See also *Ventspils Olympic Center Basketball Hall Ventspils Football venues in Latvia Multi-purpose stadiums in Latvia {{Latvia-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lithuanian Football Federation
The Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) ( lt, Lietuvos futbolo federacija) is the governing body of football in Lithuania. The Federation is responsible for football development in the country and for the national teams, including the Lithuania national football team. It is based in Vilnius. LFF became a member of FIFA in 1923, but following Lithuania's annexation by the Soviet Union it was disbanded. It became a member again in 1992 after Lithuania regained its independence. The top division is A Lyga. When one French journalist saw a full basketball arena (where "Lietuvos rytas" fought in ULEB cup semifinals) close to an empty stadium (where a Baltic Football League match took place) he published an article that Lithuania is a land where "the king of sports" has to live in basketball's shadow. In reality, the popularity of football is on the rise and the very few games that are on par in terms of quality with the ULEB cup semifinals also attract full stadiums as well as a TV f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liepāja
Liepāja (; liv, Līepõ; see #Names and toponymy, other names) is a state city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea. It is the largest-city in the Kurzeme Planning Region, Kurzeme Region and the third-largest city in the country after Riga and Daugavpils. It is an important ice-free port. The population in 2020 was 68,535 people. In the 19th and early 20th century, it was a favourite place for sea-bathers and travellers, with the town boasting a fine park, many pretty gardens and a theatre. Liepāja is however known throughout Latvia as "City where the wind is born", likely because of the constant sea breeze. A song of the same name ( lv, "Pilsētā, kurā piedzimst vējš") was composed by Imants Kalniņš and has become the anthem of the city. Its reputation as the windiest city in Latvia was strengthened with the construction of the largest wind farm in the nation (33 Enercon wind turbines) nearby. The coat of arms of Liepāja was adopted four days after the jurisdic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daugava Stadium (Liepāja)
Daugava Stadium ( lv, Daugavas stadions) is a multi-purpose stadium in Liepāja, Latvia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FK Liepāja, also it was the home stadium of FHK Liepājas Metalurgs FHK may refer to: * Feeding Hong Kong, food bank in Hong Kong * Fredericia HK, Danish handball club * " Free Hong Kong", slogan for Hong Kong democracy movement * Kempten University of Applied Sciences (formerly Fachhochschule Kempten) * Technic .... The stadium holds 4,022 people, and hosted the Baltic Cup 1992. The women's national side have also played at the stadium. From 1925 to 1934 the stadium was named "Strādnieku stadions" (''workers' stadium''), from 1934 to 1990 "Pilsētas stadions" (''town stadium''). References * http://loc.lv/lv/stadioni/daugavas/ Buildings and structures in Liepāja Football venues in Latvia Multi-purpose stadiums in Latvia {{Latvia-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karol Mets
Karol Mets (; born 16 May 1993) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder for St. Pauli on loan from Swiss club Zürich and the Estonia national team. Club career Tulevik Mets came through the Tulevik youth system, and played for the club's reserve sides Tulevik II and Warrior. Flora In November 2010, Mets was included in Flora's first team squad for pre-season training. He made his debut for the club on 1 March 2011, against Levadia in the Estonian Supercup match. Flora won 5–3 on penalties. Mets made his debut in the Meistriliiga on 2 April 2011, in a 1–0 away victory over Kuressaare. He soon established himself as Flora's first choice centre back alongside Karl Palatu. Mets helped Flora win the Meistriliiga title in 2011. Viking On 5 December 2014, Mets signed a three-year contract with Norwegian club Viking. He made his debut in the Tippeligaen on 6 April 2015, in a 1–0 away loss to Mjøndalen. NAC Breda On 31 J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Kallaste
Ken Kallaste (''né'' Akerta; born 31 August 1988) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Meistriliiga club Flora and the Estonia national team. Club career Flora Kallaste came through the Flora youth system. He made his debut in the Meistriliiga playing for Flora affiliated Warrior on 12 March 2006, in a 0–6 away loss to Maag Tartu. In July 2006, Kallaste moved to Flora's first team. He made his debut for the club on 9 July 2006, in a 0–1 home loss to Levadia. In July 2008, Kallaste joined Tulevik on loan until the end of the season. Nõmme Kalju On 6 January 2010, Kallaste signed a three-year contract with Nõmme Kalju. He made his debut for the club on 9 March 2010, in 1–0 home victory over Tulevik. Kallaste helped Nõmme Kalju win the Meistriliiga title in 2012. From 8 May 2010 to 20 July 2013, Kallaste played every single minute of 116 consecutive league matches, earning himself the nickname ''Raudmees'' (Iron Man). Górnik Zabrze O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Vunk
Martin Vunk (born 21 August 1984) is a retired Estonian professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Vunk was named the Meistriliiga Player of the Year for his performances for Flora in 2008. On 21 November 2009, he signed a two-year loan deal with Syrianska. On 5 January 2011, he signed a one and a half-year contract with Nea Salamis Famagusta, previously released for that deal by Flora. On 25 July 2012, he signed a two-year contract with the Greek club Panachaiki. On 9 February 2013, he signed a one-year contract with Sillamäe Kalev. On 22 February 2014, he signed a one-year contract with Nõmme Kalju. On 9 December 2014, he signed a one-year contract with Persija Jakarta. However, due to financial trouble the 2015 Indonesia Super League season was cancelled and in the end of May Vunk released himself of the contract. International career On 27 February 2008, he debuted for Estonia in a friendly match against Poland, when he came on as a substitute i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konstantin Vassiljev
Konstantin Vassiljev (born 16 August 1984) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Meistriliiga club Flora and captains the Estonia national team. Vassiljev has been named Estonian Footballer of the Year three times, and has won the Estonian Silverball award a record six times. Club career TJK Vassiljev began playing football at TJK youth academy. He made his senior league debut in the III liiga with TJK-83 Tallinn. Levadia In January 2003, Vassiljev signed for Meistriliiga club Levadia. He made his debut in the Meistriliiga on 15 March 2003, playing for Levadia's Tallinn-based team against the Maardu-based Levadia team in a 1–0 loss. Vassiljev scored his first Meistriliiga goal on 13 May 2003, in a 9–3 away victory over Kuressaare. After the 2003 season, the Maardu team moved to Tallinn, while the Tallinn team became their new reserve team in the Esiliiga. He won his first Meistriliiga title in the 2004 season. Vassiljev captain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleksejs Višņakovs
Aleksejs Višņakovs (born 3 February 1984 in Riga) is a Latvian football midfielder, who currently plays for SK Super Nova in Latvian First League. He is also a member of Latvia national football team. Club career Latvia As a youth player Višņakovs played for JFC Skonto. Being a promising youngster, in 2001 he was brought to the first team by that time manager Aleksandrs Starkovs. It was hard for the young player to fit in the squad, as he played only 2 matches in his first season with the club. After the season, he was given away to another club from Riga, this time FK Auda, playing in the Latvian First League. Višņakovs played 20 matches for them, scoring his first goal then. After showing some pretty good qualities, he was taken back to Skonto Riga and surely didn't disappoint this time. He had a long spell with the club that lasted for 5 years, from 2003 till 2008. During this time he became well known among the fans and was a vital player in the starting eleven, al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleksandrs Fertovs
Aleksandrs Fertovs (born 16 June 1987) is a Latvian footballer who plays as a midfielder for FK RFS and the Latvia national football team. Fertovs's nickname in Latvia is Kaķis (Cat). Club career Early career Aleksandrs Fertovs started playing football in 1998, at the age of 11. As a youth player he played for his local club JFC Skonto, being a member of the Skonto Riga academy. In 2007, he was taken to the Latvian Higher League club JFK Olimps. Even though Olimps finished the championship in the last place of the table, Fertovs showed good performance, playing 13 matches during the season. In 2008, he was offered to join Skonto Riga first team. The competition for places in the starting line-up was stiff, and the youngster found himself playing just 1 match for the club. Later he was loaned out and yet again joined JFK Olimps, who despite finishing last the previous season, had secured themselves a place in the Latvian Higher League for the upcoming one. Fertovs scored 3 goa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oļegs Laizāns
Oļegs Laizāns (born 28 March 1987) is a Latvian football midfielder currently playing for Super Nova and the Latvia national football team. Club career Early career, Skonto and loans As a young player Oļegs Laizāns played for JFC Skonto, being taken to the first team in 2005. He played there for 5 and a half years before being loaned to the Polish Ekstraklasa club Lechia Gdańsk and Latvian First League team FB Gulbene-2005 in 2010. While on loan Laizāns played 8 matches and scored 1 goal in Poland, whilst in Latvia he played 7 games and scored 4 times. In 2010, he helped FB Gulbene-2005 to win the Latvian First League championship and qualify for the Latvian Higher League for the first time in the history of the club. In 2006, he was named the best young player of the year. IN total over five and a half years Laizāns played 56 matches, scoring 11 goals for Skonto Riga in the Latvian football championship before being released at the start of 2011. With Skonto he re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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