Match report

Lithuania 2–2 Finland: World Cup Qualification Europe

Lithuania
Lithuania
2–2
FT
Finland
Finland
Mar 24, 2025

In a thrilling World Cup Qualification Europe match, Lithuania held off Finland to secure a 2-2 draw. Finland took the lead early through K. Kairinen and J. Pohjanpalo's penalty, but Lithuania staged a comeback with goals from A. Kucys and G. Gineitis. Despite multiple yellow cards and substitutions, both teams fought hard for the equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Finland took the lead with goals from K. Kairinen (4') and J. Pohjanpalo (17')
  • • Lithuania responded with goals from A. Kucys (39') and G. Gineitis (69')
  • • Edvinas Girdvainis and G. Gineitis received yellow cards for Lithuania
  • • Finland had two players, Miro Tenho and R. Ivanov, receive yellow cards
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams

Lineups

Lithuania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 17 P. Sirvys (D)
  • 5 K. Kazukolovas (D)
  • 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
  • 20 T. Milasius (D)
  • 8 G. Matulevicius (M)
  • 3 E. Utkus (M)
  • 7 A. Dolznikov (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (M)
  • 11 A. Kucys

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Adamonis
  • 23 M. Bertasius
  • 2 A. Tutyskinas
  • 6 D. Antanavicius
  • 10 F. Cernych
  • 14 M. Ruzgis
  • 16 M. Remeikis
  • 18 M. Vareika
  • 19 K. Upstas
  • 21 D. Barauskas
  • 22 P. Golubickas

Finland

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hradecky (G)
  • 17 N. Alho (D)
  • 15 M. Tenho (D)
  • 4 R. Ivanov (D)
  • 18 J. Uronen (D)
  • 8 R. Lod (M)
  • 14 K. Kairinen (M)
  • 6 G. Kamara (M)
  • 7 O. Antman (F)
  • 20 J. Pohjanpalo (F)
  • 21 D. Hakans (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Joronen
  • 23 V. Sinisalo
  • 2 T. Ollila
  • 3 D. O'Shaughnessy
  • 5 L. Vaisanen
  • 9 F. Jensen
  • 10 T. Pukki
  • 11 N. Pallas
  • 13 A. Stahl
  • 16 M. Peltola
  • 19 B. Kallman
  • 22 A. Suhonen

Timeline

  1. Finland
    4' Finland Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Kairinen
  2. Lithuania
    15' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Edvinas Girdvainis

    Foul

  3. Finland
    17' Finland Goal · Penalty
    J. Pohjanpalo
  4. Lithuania
    39' Lithuania Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kucys · Assist: A. Dolznikov
  5. Finland
    42' Finland Card · Yellow Card
    Miro Tenho

    Foul

  6. Finland
    45' Finland Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ivanov
  7. Finland
    46' Finland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Miro Tenho · On: L. Väisänen
  8. Lithuania
    58' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kucys · On: M. Ruzgis
  9. Finland
    61' Finland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Pohjanpalo · On: B. Kallman
  10. Finland
    61' Finland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Lod · On: A. Suhonen
  11. Lithuania
    65' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Matulevičius · On: F. Černych
  12. Lithuania
    69' Lithuania Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Gineitis · Assist: P. Golubickas
  13. Lithuania
    70' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gineitis
  14. Lithuania
    73' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    T. Milašius

    Foul

  15. Lithuania
    76' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Edgaras Utkus · On: M. Remeikis
  16. Finland
    77' Finland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Kamara · On: Matti Peltola
  17. Finland
    85' Finland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Antman · On: T. Pukki

Match Stats

Stat Lithuania Finland
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 411 514
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 344 445
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Finland's early goals by Kairinen and Pohjanpalo (4' and 17') set the tone, but Lithuania's response with Kucys and Gineitis' strikes (39' and 69') shifted the momentum back in their favor
  • ▸ Despite facing a two-goal deficit, Lithuania's resilience and tactical adjustments led to a comeback, maintaining the pressure until the final whistle