Match report

Poland Defeats Lithuania 1-0 in World Cup Qualification

Poland
Poland
1–0
FT
Lithuania
Lithuania
Mar 21, 2025

Poland triumphed over Lithuania with a solitary goal from Robert Lewandowski, securing a vital three points in their World Cup Qualification Europe campaign. The match was marked by a closely contested battle, with Poland's late goal deciding the outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Poland 1–0 Lithuania
  • • Goal: R. Lewandowski (81')
  • • Yellow Cards: Edgaras Utkus (Lithuania, 55'), K. Piątkowski (Poland, 70')
  • • Substitutions: Poland made five substitutions, with Lewandowski being replaced by A. Buksa at 86'

Lineups

Poland

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Skorupski (G)
  • 15 K. Piatkowski (D)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 14 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 2 M. Cash (M)
  • 10 S. Szymanski (M)
  • 8 J. Moder (M)
  • 6 J. Piotrowski (M)
  • 19 P. Frankowski (M)
  • 11 K. Swiderski (F)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Bulka
  • 22 B. Dragowski
  • 3 M. Skrzypczak
  • 4 M. Wieteska
  • 7 K. Urbanski
  • 13 J. Kaminski
  • 16 A. Buksa
  • 17 B. Slisz
  • 18 B. Bereszynski
  • 20 D. Marczuk
  • 21 M. Bogusz
  • 23 K. Piatek

Lithuania

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 5 K. Kazukolovas (D)
  • 3 E. Utkus (D)
  • 2 A. Tutyskinas (D)
  • 17 P. Sirvys (M)
  • 6 D. Antanavicius (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (M)
  • 22 P. Golubickas (F)
  • 7 A. Dolznikov (F)
  • 11 A. Kucys

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Adamonis
  • 23 M. Bertasius
  • 4 E. Girdvainis
  • 8 G. Matulevicius
  • 9 G. Paulauskas
  • 10 F. Cernych
  • 14 M. Ruzgis
  • 16 M. Remeikis
  • 18 M. Vareika
  • 19 K. Upstas
  • 20 T. Milasius
  • 21 D. Barauskas

Timeline

  1. Lithuania
    55' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Edgaras Utkus

    Foul

  2. Lithuania
    61' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Golubickas · On: G. Matulevičius
  3. Lithuania
    61' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Dolznikov · On: F. Černych
  4. Poland
    68' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cash · On: J. Kaminski
  5. Poland
    68' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Swiderski · On: K. Piątek
  6. Poland
    70' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    K. Piątkowski

    Foul

  7. Lithuania
    74' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Širvys · On: T. Milašius
  8. Poland
    77' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Piątkowski · On: Mateusz Wieteska
  9. Poland
    77' Poland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Piotrowski · On: M. Bogusz
  10. Poland
    81' Poland Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: J. Kaminski
  11. Lithuania
    84' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Kucys · On: Gytis Paulauskas
  12. Lithuania
    84' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Antanavičius · On: M. Vareika
  13. Poland
    86' Poland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Lewandowski · On: A. Buksa

Match Stats

Stat Poland Lithuania
Fouls 14 18
Pass Accuracy 81% 72%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 8
Corners 11 1
Total Passes 507 320
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 13 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 410 231
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 11 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Poland's substitution of Lewandowski for A. Buksa at 86' maintained their offensive momentum, leading to the decisive goal scored by Lewandowski.
  • ▸ Lithuania's early yellow card to Edgaras Utkus for a foul at 55' disrupted their defensive stability, giving Poland the upper hand.