Stanislav Bilenkyi scores hat-trick in Conference League
Ukrainian forward led Zalgiris to a massive 7-2 victory over Dinamo Tbilisi, securing a spot in the next Conference League qualifying round.
Станіслав Біленький (праворуч), ФК Жальгіріс
Ukrainian striker Stanislav Bilenkyi was the standout performer as Zalgiris secured a dominant 7-2 home victory over Dinamo Tbilisi in the second leg of their Europa Conference League qualifier. The result overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit, securing the Lithuanian side's place in the next stage.
Bilenkyi started the match and delivered a clinical performance, netting a hat-trick with goals in the 25th, 82nd, and 90th minutes. The Ukrainian forward also played a key role in the team's attack by providing an assist in the 88th minute.
Alongside the Ukrainian, Brian Teixeira and Nemanja Mihajlovic contributed to the scoreline, while Nikola Petkovic scored a brace, despite missing an early penalty. The visitors' goals were scored by Leo Santos and Mate Vatsladze.
Zalgiris now advances to the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League, where they are set to face Croatian side Hajduk Split.