Match report

Lithuania 1-2 Romania: UEFA Nations League Showdown

Lithuania
Lithuania
1–2
FT
Romania
Romania
Oct 15, 2024

Romania overcame Lithuania in a thrilling UEFA Nations League encounter, turning around an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory. Lithuania took the lead through a penalty by A. Kučys, but Razvan Marin and D. Drăguș ensured Romania's comeback, marking a significant moment in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Lithuania took the early lead through a penalty scored by A. Kučys in the 7th minute.
  • • Razvan Marin equalized for Romania with a penalty in the 18th minute.
  • • D. Drăguș scored the winning goal for Romania in the 65th minute.
  • • Lithuania had to deal with several yellow cards and multiple substitutions as they struggled to maintain their lead.

Lineups

Lithuania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 17 P. Širvys (D)
  • 2 R. Lekiatas (D)
  • 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
  • 3 A. Tutyškinas (D)
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 14 V. Slivka (M)
  • 22 P. Golubickas (M)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (M)
  • 11 A. Kučys (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 A. Dolžnikov
  • 20 T. Milašius
  • 10 F. Černych
  • 9 G. Paulauskas
  • 8 G. Matulevičius
  • 5 K. Upstas
  • 19 V. Paulauskas
  • 21 D. Barauskas
  • 7 T. Kalinauskas
  • 1 M. Bertašius
  • 16 D. Mikelionis
  • 18 D. Antanavičius

Romania

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Niță (G)
  • 2 A. Rațiu (D)
  • 3 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 15 A. Burcă (D)
  • 23 D. Sorescu (D)
  • 18 R. Marin (M)
  • 6 M. Marin (M)
  • 10 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 20 D. Man (F)
  • 19 D. Drăguș (F)
  • 13 V. Mihăilă (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 F. Coman
  • 21 D. Olaru
  • 14 I. Hagi
  • 11 V. Dican
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 22 A. Mitriță
  • 8 A. Chipciu
  • 9 G. Pușcaș
  • 4 C. Manea
  • 16 Ș. Târnovanu
  • 12 H. Moldovan
  • 5 V. Ghiță

Timeline

  1. Lithuania
    5' Lithuania Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Lasickas
  2. Lithuania
    7' Lithuania Goal · Penalty
    A. Kučys
  3. Romania
    18' Romania Goal · Penalty
    Razvan Marin
  4. Lithuania
    48' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    V. Slivka

    Foul

  5. Lithuania
    59' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Golubickas · On: A. Dolznikov
  6. Lithuania
    60' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Artemijus Tutyškinas · On: T. Milašius
  7. Romania
    63' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    Andrei Burcă

    Foul

  8. Romania
    65' Romania Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Drăguș · Assist: D. Man
  9. Romania
    73' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Mihăilă · On: F. Coman
  10. Romania
    73' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Razvan Marin · On: D. Olaru
  11. Lithuania
    75' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Širvys · On: F. Černych
  12. Lithuania
    77' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kučys

    Foul

  13. Lithuania
    80' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kučys · On: Gytis Paulauskas
  14. Lithuania
    80' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Modestas Vorobjovas · On: G. Matulevičius
  15. Romania
    84' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Man · On: I. Hagi
  16. Lithuania
    85' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gineitis

    Off the ball foul

  17. Romania
    90'+3 Romania Card · Yellow Card
    F. Coman

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lithuania Romania
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 70%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 13
Corners 0 9
Total Passes 395 393
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 287 274
Shots Inside Box 3 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty by A. Kučys gave Lithuania a promising start, putting pressure on Romania from the get-go.
  • ▸ Razvan Marin's penalty in the 18th minute leveled the match, sparking Romania's resurgence and leading to their eventual victory.