Match report

Kosovo Defeats Lithuania 2-1 in UEFA Nations League Clash

Lithuania
Lithuania
1–2
FT
Kosovo
Kosovo
Oct 12, 2024

Kosovo secured a hard-fought victory over Lithuania in their UEFA Nations League encounter, winning 2-1. The match was marked by intense competition and notable individual performances, particularly from E. Zhegrova and E. Krasniqi for Kosovo and P. Golubickas for Lithuania.

Key Facts

  • • Kosovo's E. Zhegrova scored the first goal in the 20th minute, assisted by F. Muslija.
  • • E. Krasniqi extended Kosovo's lead with a goal in the 65th minute, assisted by M. Rashica.
  • • Lithuania's P. Golubickas narrowed the deficit with a goal in the 84th minute, assisted by Gytis Paulauskas.
  • • Lithuania's Edvinas Girdvainis and Artemijus Tutyškinas received yellow cards, as did Kosovo's D. Rrudhani, Lumbardh Dellova, and E. Rexhbecaj.

Lineups

Lithuania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 17 P. Širvys (D)
  • 5 K. Kažukolovas (D)
  • 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
  • 3 A. Tutyškinas (D)
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 23 A. Dolžnikov (M)
  • 14 V. Slivka (M)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (M)
  • 11 A. Kučys (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 P. Golubickas
  • 10 F. Černych
  • 9 G. Paulauskas
  • 8 G. Matulevičius
  • 2 R. Lekiatas
  • 19 V. Paulauskas
  • 16 D. Mikelionis
  • 7 T. Kalinauskas
  • 1 M. Bertašius
  • 18 D. Antanavičius
  • 21 D. Barauskas
  • 20 T. Milašius

Kosovo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Saipi (G)
  • 15 M. Vojvoda (D)
  • 13 Amir Rrahmani (D)
  • 5 L. Dellova (D)
  • 21 D. Rrudhani (D)
  • 6 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
  • 14 V. Berisha (M)
  • 10 E. Zhegrova (M)
  • 8 F. Muslija (M)
  • 7 M. Rashica (M)
  • 9 Albion Rrahmani (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 E. Krasniqi
  • 2 F. Hadergjonaj
  • 4 I. Krasniqi
  • 22 M. Jashari
  • 11 F. Asllani
  • 23 A. Hoti
  • 19 L. Emërllahu
  • 3 F. Aliti
  • 1 A. Murić
  • 20 E. Sahiti
  • 12 V. Bekaj
  • 18 E. Bujupi

Timeline

  1. Lithuania
    14' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Edvinas Girdvainis

    Foul

  2. Kosovo
    20' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Zhegrova · Assist: F. Muslija
  3. Kosovo
    45'+2 Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    D. Rrudhani

    Foul

  4. Kosovo
    51' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Lumbardh Dellova

    Foul

  5. Lithuania
    53' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Artemijus Tutyškinas

    Foul

  6. Kosovo
    59' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Muslija · On: E. Krasniqi
  7. Kosovo
    59' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Rrudhani · On: F. Hadergjonaj
  8. Kosovo
    65' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Krasniqi · Assist: M. Rashica
  9. Kosovo
    75' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Valon Berisha · On: Ilir Krasniqi
  10. Lithuania
    77' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dolznikov · On: Gytis Paulauskas
  11. Lithuania
    78' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kučys · On: G. Matulevičius
  12. Lithuania
    84' Lithuania Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Golubickas · Assist: Gytis Paulauskas
  13. Kosovo
    85' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Rexhbecaj

    Foul

  14. Kosovo
    88' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Rashica · On: M. Jashari
  15. Kosovo
    88' Kosovo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Rrahmani · On: F. Asllani

Match Stats

Stat Lithuania Kosovo
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 470 425
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 2 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 369 328
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kosovo took the lead early with E. Zhegrova's goal in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ E. Krasniqi's second goal for Kosovo in the 65th minute secured a comfortable advantage, despite Lithuania's late response.