Match report

Romania Defeats Lithuania 3-1 in UEFA Nations League

Romania
Romania
3–1
FT
Lithuania
Lithuania
Sep 9, 2024

Romania secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Lithuania in their UEFA Nations League encounter, thanks to early goals by V. Mihăilă and a late penalty by Razvan Marin. Lithuania briefly leveled through A. Kučys, but Romania's strong second half performance, including a late goal by A. Mitriuc, ensured the win.

Key Facts

  • • Romania defeated Lithuania 3-1 in the UEFA Nations League
  • • V. Mihăilă scored the opening goal in the 4th minute
  • • A. Kučys equalized for Lithuania in the 34th minute
  • • Razvan Marin converted a penalty in the 87th minute
  • • A. Mitriuc scored the third goal in the 90th minute (2nd half extra time)

Lineups

Romania

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 Ș. Târnovanu (G)
  • 2 A. Rațiu (D)
  • 3 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 15 A. Burcă (D)
  • 11 N. Bancu (D)
  • 10 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 6 M. Marin (M)
  • 13 V. Mihăilă (M)
  • 20 D. Man (F)
  • 9 D. Drăguș (F)
  • 18 R. Marin (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Olaru
  • 14 I. Hagi
  • 22 A. Mitriță
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 17 F. Coman
  • 4 C. Manea
  • 12 L. Popescu
  • 5 V. Ghiță
  • 1 F. Niță
  • 19 A. Artean
  • 8 A. Chipciu
  • 23 D. Sorescu

Lithuania

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 17 P. Širvys (D)
  • 20 R. Lekiatas (D)
  • 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
  • 3 A. Tutyškinas (D)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (D)
  • 23 A. Dolžnikov (M)
  • 8 G. Matulevičius (M)
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas (M)
  • 14 V. Slivka (M)
  • 11 A. Kučys (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 G. Paulauskas
  • 18 O. Verbickas
  • 22 D. Antanavičius
  • 10 T. Kalinauskas
  • 5 K. Kažukolovas
  • 1 M. Bertašius
  • 15 M. Vareika
  • 19 V. Paulauskas
  • 2 T. Milašius
  • 21 D. Barauskas
  • 16 D. Mikelionis
  • 7 K. Upstas

Timeline

  1. Romania
    4' Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Mihăilă · Assist: N. Stanciu
  2. Lithuania
    8' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    G. Matulevičius

    Foul

  3. Lithuania
    34' Lithuania Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kučys · Assist: J. Lasickas
  4. Lithuania
    46' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Rokas Lekiatas

    Foul

  5. Lithuania
    53' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    V. Slivka

    Foul

  6. Romania
    56' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marius Marin · On: D. Olaru
  7. Romania
    65' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    V. Mihăilă

    Foul

  8. Lithuania
    65' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kučys · On: Gytis Paulauskas
  9. Lithuania
    66' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Matulevičius · On: O. Verbickas
  10. Romania
    70' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Man · On: I. Hagi
  11. Romania
    70' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Mihăilă · On: A. Mitriță
  12. Lithuania
    75' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Modestas Vorobjovas · On: D. Antanavičius
  13. Lithuania
    76' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Dolznikov · On: T. Kalinauskas
  14. Romania
    77' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    Ștefan Târnovanu

    Argument

  15. Lithuania
    80' Lithuania Var · Goal cancelled
    D. Antanavičius
  16. Romania
    85' Romania Var · Penalty confirmed
    I. Hagi
  17. Romania
    87' Romania Goal · Penalty
    Razvan Marin
  18. Romania
    88' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Drăguș · On: D. Alibec
  19. Romania
    90'+2 Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mitriță · Assist: D. Alibec
  20. Romania
    90'+6 Romania Card · Yellow Card
    I. Hagi

    Foul

  21. Lithuania
    90' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Lasickas · On: K. Kažukolovas

Match Stats

Stat Romania Lithuania
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 77%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 384 355
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 6 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 311 275
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Romania took an early lead with V. Mihăilă's goal in the 4th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Romania regained the lead after the penalty by Razvan Marin in the 87th minute, solidifying their control of the game