Silute seal top-flight place
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
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FK Silute will replace relegated FK Sakalas in Lithuania's top division next season, it has been confirmed.
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Promotion details
Silute finished third in the second division in 2003. However, FK Polonija, who came first, cannot be promoted as they are top-flight FK Žalgiris Vilnius's feeder club. Meanwhile, second-placed FK Gelezinis Vilkas Vilnius declined the chance to move into the élite division.
Financial guarantees
"FK Silute gave us financial guarantees and will compete in the top division," said Romas Stasauskas, director of the Lithuanian Football Clubs' Association.
Eight-club league
There will be eight clubs competing for the league title when the 2004 season begins in April. Each team will play each other four times with FBK Kaunas, winners for the past five years, starting as favourites.
