Auda has clinched a place in the Europa Conference League preliminary rounds after a resounding 5-0 victory over FS Metta on the final matchday of the Virsliga season. The commanding win secured third place in the league for Auda, solidifying their position on the podium in style, with standout performances from Senegalese players El Hadji Bakary Mané and Mor Talla Gaye.
Heading into Saturday’s fixture on November 9, Auda knew that a win would guarantee their spot in Europe next season, and they left no room for doubt.
From the outset, the team displayed attacking dominance, with manager Zoran Zeljkovic’s side pushing forward relentlessly to put the match beyond Metta’s reach.
Once again, Senegalese internationals Mané and Gaye were pivotal in Auda’s success. Mané, who has been in fine form throughout the season, opened the scoring early on.
This goal marked his sixth of the season, capping a productive run for the forward, who had previously shone with a double and an assist against Tukums in the penultimate match.
As the goals continued to flow, Auda’s defense held firm, shutting down any opportunities for Metta to get a foothold in the match.
With Auda’s fluid play and tactical precision on display, the home crowd witnessed a clinical performance as their team surged to an insurmountable lead.
Versatile left-back Mor Talla Gaye added the finishing touch to Auda’s triumphant performance with the fifth goal, showcasing his impressive attacking ability from defense.
This latest strike brings Gaye’s season tally to nine goals—a remarkable achievement for a defender, underlining his significance to Zeljkovic’s squad both in defensive duties and goal contributions.
With this decisive 5-0 result, Auda has finished the season in third place, affirming their rise as a force in the Latvian top flight.
