FK Blazma Rezekne
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SK Blāzma is a Latvia
n football club located in Rēzekne
. The club is a continuation of the city's main football club, Dižvanagi. The club competed in Virslīga
in the 2008 season following promotion from the 1. Liga in 2007.
In 1965 the club returned to the Latvian Championship, this time under the name, Mašīnbūvētājs . However, they finished the season on just two points and were relegated. From 1976 to 1978 Mašīnbūvētājs again played in the Latvian top flight, finishing in last place in 1978 and being relegated again. In 1981 and 1985 Mašīnbūvētājs again played in the top flight but each time were relegated after just one season. They were promoted again though and in 1987 and 1988 managed to avoid relegation. In 1989, with a new name, Torpedo, they finished in 8th place out of 17 clubs. In 1990 under the name Latgale they finished in 3rd place, the best finish for the club in its history. However, they did not compette in the 1991 championship.
From 1992 until 1996 under the name Vairogs the club played in the Virslīga
finishing 5th in 1994 and reaching the Latvian Cup
semi-finals in the same year. In 1997 the clubs name was changed again, this time to FK Rēzekne but the results got worse and the club were relegated from the Virslīga in 1999. FK Rēzekne spent several years in the 1. Liga barely holding its place in the second highest division of Latvian football. The situation started to improve in 2002 and FK Rēzekne became RSK Dižvanagi and results started to improve with the league position in the 1. Liga also starting to improve. Edgars Gauračs
played for the Latvian national U-17 team. In 2004 the club finished 3rd in the 1. Liga, missing out on promotion to FK Zibens
and FK Venta. In 2005 however they were promoted to the Virslīga as 1. Liga champions, beating FC Ditton by a single point.
In 2006 Dižvanagi Rēzekne
debuted in the Virslīga. The results however were poor, and they finished the season with just two points. There were positive signs and results though, the stands in the Rēzekne stadium were rebuilt, the club held champions FK Liepājas Metalurgs to a 0-0 draw at home and they beat FK Jūrmala
3-1 in the Latvian Cup, and reached the semi-finalof the cup. Edgars Gauračs though left for Italy
with Serie A
side Ascoli Calcio 1898
.
In 2007 under the name SK Blāzma the club played in the 1. līga, finishing second, just one point behind the champions FK Vindava Ventspils
and were promoted to the Virslīga for the 2008 season. Dižvanagi Rēzekne are now the reserve team of SK Blāzma under the name Dižvanagi-2 and they compete in the Latgales zona of the 2.līga.
Latvian SSR
Dynamo
Rezekne
Mašīnbūvētājs
Torpedo
Latgale
Straumala
Latvia
Vairogs
FK Rēzekne
SK Dižvanagi
SK Blāzma
For recent squad changes see: List of Latvian football transfers winter 2010-2011.
Artūrs Silagailis
Hob Bea Fridolin Vitālijs Rečickis
Aleksandrs Vlasovs
(August 2006-December 07) Jurijs Popkovs
(December 2007-August 08) Žanis Ārmanis (August 2008-July 10) Eriks Grigjans (July 2010-)
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
n football club located in Rēzekne
Rezekne
In the 19th century, the population of Rēzekne was 2/3 Jewish. As a result of the Pale of Settlement many Jews settled in Latgalia and were confined to the cities. The remainder of the population included Poles, Germans, Russians, and an extreme minority of native Latgalians...
. The club is a continuation of the city's main football club, Dižvanagi. The club competed in Virslīga
Virsliga
-Past Virslīga winners:-Top scorers:-Riga football league winners:* 1910 Union Riga* 1911 British FC Riga* 1912 Union Riga* 1913 British FC Riga* 1914 British FC Riga* 1915 British FC Riga-Champions of Latvia before Virslīga:* 1922 Ķeizarmežs...
in the 2008 season following promotion from the 1. Liga in 2007.
History
The first club from Rēzekne to compete in the Latvian football championship in 1950 was Dynamo who finished in 14th place out of 17 clubs. The following season the championship was reorganized and Dynamo club lost its place in the league. Dynamo again played in the Latvian Football Championship in 1952 but finished 9th out of 11 clubs and were relegated once again. In 1956 the club played in the championship, this time though under the name Rezekne. They finished in 8th place out of 14 clubs. Rēzekne were relegated again in the 1958 season. They were promoted again in 1960, but stayed only one season, finishing 10th.In 1965 the club returned to the Latvian Championship, this time under the name, Mašīnbūvētājs . However, they finished the season on just two points and were relegated. From 1976 to 1978 Mašīnbūvētājs again played in the Latvian top flight, finishing in last place in 1978 and being relegated again. In 1981 and 1985 Mašīnbūvētājs again played in the top flight but each time were relegated after just one season. They were promoted again though and in 1987 and 1988 managed to avoid relegation. In 1989, with a new name, Torpedo, they finished in 8th place out of 17 clubs. In 1990 under the name Latgale they finished in 3rd place, the best finish for the club in its history. However, they did not compette in the 1991 championship.
From 1992 until 1996 under the name Vairogs the club played in the Virslīga
Virsliga
-Past Virslīga winners:-Top scorers:-Riga football league winners:* 1910 Union Riga* 1911 British FC Riga* 1912 Union Riga* 1913 British FC Riga* 1914 British FC Riga* 1915 British FC Riga-Champions of Latvia before Virslīga:* 1922 Ķeizarmežs...
finishing 5th in 1994 and reaching the Latvian Cup
Latvian football Cup
The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament....
semi-finals in the same year. In 1997 the clubs name was changed again, this time to FK Rēzekne but the results got worse and the club were relegated from the Virslīga in 1999. FK Rēzekne spent several years in the 1. Liga barely holding its place in the second highest division of Latvian football. The situation started to improve in 2002 and FK Rēzekne became RSK Dižvanagi and results started to improve with the league position in the 1. Liga also starting to improve. Edgars Gauračs
Edgars Gauracs
Edgars Gauračs is a Latvian footballer, currently playing for Russian First Division club Yenisey Krasnoyarsk and Latvia football team as a striker.- Ascoli :...
played for the Latvian national U-17 team. In 2004 the club finished 3rd in the 1. Liga, missing out on promotion to FK Zibens
FK Zibens Zemessardze
FK Zibens/Zemessardze is a Latvian football team from Ilūkste town.-History and former names:* Dilar Ilūkste* FK Ilūkste* Celtnieks Ilūkste* FK Zibens/Zemessardze* Dinaburg-Zemessardze...
and FK Venta. In 2005 however they were promoted to the Virslīga as 1. Liga champions, beating FC Ditton by a single point.
In 2006 Dižvanagi Rēzekne
Dižvanagi Rezekne
Dižvanagi Rēzekne was a Latvian football club, located in Rēzekne. They currently compete under the name of Dižvanagi-2 in the Latgales zona of the 2.līga as the reserve team of FK Blāzma Rēzekne.-History:...
debuted in the Virslīga. The results however were poor, and they finished the season with just two points. There were positive signs and results though, the stands in the Rēzekne stadium were rebuilt, the club held champions FK Liepājas Metalurgs to a 0-0 draw at home and they beat FK Jūrmala
FK Jurmala
FK Jūrmala-VV is a Latvian football club, playing in the top division of Latvian football. They are from the city of Jūrmala.-History:FK Jūrmala was founded in 2003 and its goals included creating a club infrastructure, building a modern stadium in Sloka and popularization of sports among children...
3-1 in the Latvian Cup, and reached the semi-finalof the cup. Edgars Gauračs though left for Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
with Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
side Ascoli Calcio 1898
Ascoli Calcio 1898
Ascoli Calcio 1898 is an Italian football club based in Ascoli Piceno, Marche. The club was formed in 1898 and currently plays in Italian Serie B, having returned to it after two seasons spent in Serie A...
.
In 2007 under the name SK Blāzma the club played in the 1. līga, finishing second, just one point behind the champions FK Vindava Ventspils
FK Vindava Ventspils
FK Vindava is a Latvian football club located in Ventspils. It was founded in 2007. Actually FK Vindava isn't a new team in Latvian football. It's based on FK Honda, which got 4th place in 2006 in Latvian 2. līga, Kurzemes zona.- History :...
and were promoted to the Virslīga for the 2008 season. Dižvanagi Rēzekne are now the reserve team of SK Blāzma under the name Dižvanagi-2 and they compete in the Latgales zona of the 2.līga.
Latvian SSRLatvian SSRThe Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic , also known as the Latvian SSR for short, was one of the republics that made up the Soviet Union. Established on 21 July 1940 as a puppet state during World War II in the territory of the previously independent Republic of Latvia after it had been occupied by...
DynamoDynamo
- Engineering :* Dynamo, a magnetic device originally used as an electric generator* Dynamo theory, a theory relating to magnetic fields of celestial bodies* Solar dynamo, the physical process that generates the Sun's magnetic field- Software :...
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
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| 1950 1950 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1950 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
14/(17) | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 62 | 21 | |
| 1952 1952 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1952 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
9/(11) | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 17 | 48 | 12 |
Rezekne
Rezekne
In the 19th century, the population of Rēzekne was 2/3 Jewish. As a result of the Pale of Settlement many Jews settled in Latgalia and were confined to the cities. The remainder of the population included Poles, Germans, Russians, and an extreme minority of native Latgalians...
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
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| 1956 1956 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:- References :*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1956 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:- References :*... ) |
8/(14) | 16 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 29 | 38 | 26 | |
| 1958 1958 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:- References :*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1958 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:- References :*... ) |
10/(10) | 18 | 0 | 2 | 16 | - | - | 2 | |
| 1960 1960 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:- References :*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1960 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:- References :*... ) |
10/(12) | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 19 | 17 | |
Mašīnbūvētājs
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
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| 1965 1965 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:- References :*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1965 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:- References :*... ) |
14/(14) | 26 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 22 | 78 | 2 | |
| 1976 1976 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1976 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
12/(13) | 24 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 16 | 53 | 9 | |
| 1977 1977 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1977 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
9/(13) | 24 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 20 | 43 | 16 | |
| 1978 1978 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1978 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
14/(14) | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 30 | 39 | 18 | |
| 1981 1981 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1981 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
15/(16) | 30 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 19 | 83 | 12 | |
| 1985 1985 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1985 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
14/(15) | 28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 28 | 67 | 16 | |
| 1986 1986 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1986 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
13/(14) | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 58 | 14 | |
| 1988 1988 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1988 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
14/(16) | 30 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 37 | 64 | 20 |
Torpedo
Torpedo
The modern torpedo is a self-propelled missile weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with it or in proximity to it.The term torpedo was originally employed for...
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 1989 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1989 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
8/(16) | 30 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 46 | 64 | 30 |
Latgale
Latgale
Latgale is one of the four historical and cultural regions of Latvia recognised in the Constitution of the Latvian Republic. It is the easternmost region north of the Daugava River...
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 1990 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1990 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
3/(14) | 26 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 62 | 39 | 35 |
Straumala
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 1991 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... |
1st (Latvian SSR Higher League 1991 Latvian SSR Higher League -League standings:-References:*... ) |
10/(20) | 18 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 40 | 6 |
LatviaLatviaLatvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
Vairogs
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
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| 1992 Latvian Higher League 1992 The 1992 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the second football domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991... |
1st (Virsliga) | 9/(12) | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 29 | 43 | 16 | |
| 1993 Latvian Higher League 1993 The 1993 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the third domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991. Ten teams competed in this edition, with Skonto FC claiming the title.-Final table:-Topscorers:-Awards:-Skonto FC... |
1st (Virsliga) | 9/(10) | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 9 | |
| 1994 Latvian Higher League 1994 The 1994 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the fourth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991. Twelve teams competed in this edition, with Skonto FC claiming the title.-First round:-Topscorers:-Awards:-Skonto... |
1st (Virsliga) | 5/(12) | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 1/2 finals |
| 1995 Latvian Higher League 1995 The 1995 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the fifth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991... |
1st (Virsliga) | 2/(10) | 28 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 | 52 | 28 | 1/4 finals |
| 1996 Latvian Higher League 1996 The 1996 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the sixth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991... |
1st (Virsliga) | 5/(10) | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 37 | 54 | 33 | Did not participate |
FK Rēzekne
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
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| 1997 Latvian Higher League 1997 The 1997 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the seventh domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991. Ninth teams competed in this edition, with Skonto FC claiming the title.-Final table:-Match... |
1st (Virsliga) | 9/(9) | 16 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 10 | 69 | 8 | 1/4 finals |
| 1998 Latvian Higher League 1998 The 1998 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the 8th domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991. Eight teams competed in this edition, with Skonto FC claiming the title.-Final table:-Match... |
1st (Virsliga) | 7/(8) | 14 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 22 | 80 | 11 | 1/8 finals |
| 1999 Latvian Higher League 1999 The 1999 season in the Latvian Higher League, named Virslīga, was the ninth domestic competition since the Baltic nation gained independence from the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991. Eight teams competed in this edition, with Skonto FC claiming the title.-Final table:-Match Table:-Awards:-Skonto... |
1st (Virsliga) | 8/(8) | 28 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 90 | 5 | 1/4 finals |
| 2000 Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... |
2nd (1.liga Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... ) |
6/(8) | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 1/8 finals |
| 2001 Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... |
2nd (1.liga Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... ) |
8/(8) | 28 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 32 | 111 | 18 | 1/8 finals |
SK Dižvanagi
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
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| 2002 Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... |
2nd (1.liga Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... ) |
7/(8) | 28 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 50 | 95 | 21 | 1/8 finals |
| 2003 Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... |
2nd (1.liga Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... ) |
5/(10) | 27 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 58 | 60 | 45 | 1/32 finals |
| 2004 Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... |
2nd (1.liga Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... ) |
6/(14) | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 60 | 57 | 42 | 1/8 finals |
| 2005 Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... |
2nd (1.liga Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... ) |
3/(14) | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 68 | 43 | 48 | 1/8 finals |
| 2006 Latvian Higher League 2006 -League standings:-Topscorers:-Awards:-References:... |
1st (Virsliga) | 8/(8) | 28 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 11 | 77 | 2 | 1/2 finals |
SK Blāzma
| Season | Division (Name) | Pos./Teams | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Latvian Football Cup Latvian football Cup The Latvian Football Cup is the main "knockout" cup competition in Latvian football. It started in 1937 replacing the previous knockout tournament – Riga Football Cup.The competition is a knockout tournament.... |
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| 2007 Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... |
2nd (1.liga Latvian First League The Latvian First League is the second tier of football in Latvia and is organised by the Latvian Football Federation. From the 2007 season, the tournament has been known as the Traffic 1. līga, due to its sponsorship by the "Traffic auto advert" advertising company.-Format:There are 14 clubs in... ) |
2/(16) | 30 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 101 | 11 | 79 | 1/8 finals |
| 2008 Latvian Higher League 2008 The 2008 Virslīga season was the 17th Virslīga season. It began on 5 April 2008 with the first round of games and ended on 9 November 2008 with the final matches of the championship and relegation rounds. Ventspils were the defending champions.... |
1st (Virsliga) | 9/(10) | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 43 | 23 | 1/4 finals |
| 2009 Latvian Higher League 2009 Latvian Higher League 2009 was the 18th season of top-tier football in Latvia. It began on 14 March 2009 with the first round of games and ended on 8 November 2009 with the 36th round of matches. Ventspils were the defending champions.... |
1st (Virsliga) | 6/(9) | 32 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 30 | 71 | 26 | 1/4 finals |
Current squad
(captain)For recent squad changes see: List of Latvian football transfers winter 2010-2011.
Famous former players
Edgars GauračsEdgars Gauracs
Edgars Gauračs is a Latvian footballer, currently playing for Russian First Division club Yenisey Krasnoyarsk and Latvia football team as a striker.- Ascoli :...
Artūrs Silagailis
Artūrs Silagailis
Artūrs Silagailis is a Latvian football defender. His current club is Dnepr Mogilev in the Belarusian Premier League.- Club career :Silagailis began his career in the local club Rēzeknes Dižvanagi ....
Hob Bea Fridolin Vitālijs Rečickis
Vitālijs Rečickis
Vitālijs Rečickis is a Latvian footballer, currently playing for FK Jūrmala-VV.-Club career:Rečickis started his professional career in 2004 with RSK Dižvanagi. In 2008 he became a vital figure in the SK Blāzma's starting eleven and played almost all the matches...
Aleksandrs Vlasovs
Managers
Figures correct as of September 30, 2009. Žanis Ārmanis (January 2005-August 06) Nikolai YuzhaninNikolai Yuzhanin
Nikolai Nikolayevich Yuzhanin is a Russian professional football coach and a former player. As of May 2009, he is unemployed after being fired by FC Chernomorets Novorossiysk. As a player, he made his debut in 1991 the Soviet Second League in for FC Khimik Belorechensk.-External links: -References:...
(August 2006-December 07) Jurijs Popkovs
Jurijs Popkovs
Jurijs Popkovs is a Latvian football manager and a former footballer.-Playing career:Jurijs Popkovs was born in Kiev, Ukraine. His first professional club was Dynamo Minsk which he joined in 1980. In four years which he stayed with Dynamo he made only one appearance in the Soviet Top League...
(December 2007-August 08) Žanis Ārmanis (August 2008-July 10) Eriks Grigjans (July 2010-)