Match report

Cyprus Defeats Lithuania 2-1 in UEFA Nations League

Cyprus
Cyprus
2–1
FT
Lithuania
Lithuania
Nov 15, 2024

Cyprus held off a late surge from Lithuania to secure a 2-1 win in their UEFA Nations League match, demonstrating resilience and tactical acumen. Goals from G. Kastanos and M. Tzionis provided the crucial margin, despite Lithuania’s best efforts to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • Cyprus 2-1 Lithuania
  • • G. Kastanos opened the scoring for Cyprus at 18'
  • • G. Gineitis equalized for Lithuania at 47'
  • • M. Tzionis scored the winning goal for Cyprus at 63'
  • • Cyprus made multiple substitutions to maintain their lead

Lineups

Cyprus

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Demetriou (G)
  • 2 A. Karo (D)
  • 16 S. Andreou (D)
  • 3 N. Panagiotou (D)
  • 4 N. Ioannou (D)
  • 20 G. Kastanos (M)
  • 18 K. Artymatas (M)
  • 5 C. Charalampous (M)
  • 17 L. Loizou (F)
  • 9 I. Pittas (F)
  • 11 A. Kakoullis (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 G. Malekkides
  • 21 M. Tzionis
  • 8 I. Kousoulos
  • 23 A. Makris
  • 12 G. Satsias
  • 7 M. Antoniou
  • 10 P. Sotiriou
  • 6 D. Spoljaric
  • 19 R. Sotiriou
  • 15 C. Shielis
  • 22 N. Michael
  • 1 J. Mall

Lithuania

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Bertašius (G)
  • 17 P. Širvys (D)
  • 5 K. Kažukolovas (D)
  • 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
  • 3 A. Tutyškinas (D)
  • 23 A. Dolžnikov (M)
  • 22 P. Golubickas (M)
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (M)
  • 9 G. Paulauskas (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 T. Kalinauskas
  • 8 G. Matulevičius
  • 20 T. Milašius
  • 10 F. Černych
  • 14 R. Jansonas
  • 11 M. Vareika
  • 12 E. Gertmonas
  • 18 D. Antanavičius
  • 16 D. Mikelionis
  • 19 E. Utkus
  • 21 D. Barauskas
  • 2 R. Lekiatas

Timeline

  1. Cyprus
    18' Cyprus Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Kastanos
  2. Cyprus
    22' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ioannou

    Foul

  3. Cyprus
    41' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    A. Kakoullis

    Time wasting

  4. Lithuania
    46' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Dolznikov · On: T. Kalinauskas
  5. Lithuania
    47' Lithuania Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Gineitis · Assist: P. Golubickas
  6. Cyprus
    53' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kastanos

    Argument

  7. Lithuania
    56' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    P. Golubickas

    Foul

  8. Cyprus
    56' Cyprus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kakoullis · On: M. Tzionis
  9. Cyprus
    56' Cyprus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Charalampous · On: Ioannis Kousoulos
  10. Lithuania
    60' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Modestas Vorobjovas · On: G. Matulevičius
  11. Lithuania
    60' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Artemijus Tutyškinas · On: T. Milašius
  12. Lithuania
    60' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Širvys · On: F. Černych
  13. Cyprus
    63' Cyprus Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Tzionis · Assist: G. Malekkides
  14. Lithuania
    65' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lasickas

    Foul

  15. Cyprus
    76' Cyprus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Loizou · On: A. Makris
  16. Lithuania
    80' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Golubickas · On: R. Jansonas
  17. Cyprus
    81' Cyprus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Kastanos · On: G. Satsias
  18. Cyprus
    82' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    Ioannis Kousoulos

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Cyprus Lithuania
Fouls 21 22
Pass Accuracy 72% 77%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 321 370
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 46% 54%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 232 285
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Kastanos scored early in the game (18') to give Cyprus a confident start
  • ▸ M. Tzionis' goal in the second half (63') restored Cyprus's lead after Lithuania equalized, proving crucial in securing the victory