Match report

Malta and Lithuania Draw 0-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Malta
Malta
0–0
FT
Lithuania
Lithuania
Jun 7, 2025

Malta and Lithuania battled to a 0-0 draw in a tightly contested World Cup Qualification Europe match, showcasing defensive solidity and tactical battles throughout the game. Both teams had their moments but could not break the deadlock.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Malta 0-0 Lithuania
  • • K. Kažukolovas of Lithuania received a yellow card in the 17th minute
  • • P. Mbong of Malta received a yellow card in the 24th minute
  • • V. Slivka of Lithuania came on as a substitute in the 81st minute
  • • R. Camenzuli of Malta received a yellow card in the 89th minute
  • • A. Tutyškinas of Lithuania received a yellow card in the 90th minute

Lineups

Malta

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Bonello (G)
  • 22 Z. Muscat (D)
  • 5 J. Carragher (D)
  • 13 E. Pepe (D)
  • 3 R. Camenzuli (D)
  • 6 M. Guillaumier (M)
  • 23 A. Satariano
  • 11 J. Jones (M)
  • 10 T. Teuma (M)
  • 7 J. Mbong (M)
  • 20 P. Mbong (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Sissons
  • 16 R. Al Tumi
  • 2 J. Borg
  • 4 B. Paiber
  • 8 S. Pisani
  • 9 B. Tuma
  • 14 K. Nwoko
  • 15 M. Beerman
  • 17 J. Azzopardi
  • 18 A. Overend
  • 19 K. Ewurum
  • 21 J. C. Corbalan

Lithuania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 19 K. Upstas (D)
  • 5 K. Kazukolovas (D)
  • 3 E. Utkus (D)
  • 2 A. Tutyskinas (D)
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (M)
  • 14 V. Slivka (M)
  • 7 A. Dolznikov (M)
  • 9 G. Paulauskas (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Svedkauskas
  • 23 D. Bartkus
  • 4 E. Girdvainis
  • 8 G. Sirgedas
  • 10 F. Cernych
  • 11 R. Jansonas
  • 16 D. Antanavicius
  • 17 R. Lekiatas
  • 18 D. Sesplaukis
  • 20 T. Milasius
  • 21 M. Ruzgis
  • 22 P. Golubickas

Timeline

  1. Lithuania
    17' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    K. Kažukolovas

    Foul

  2. Malta
    24' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mbong

    Foul

  3. Lithuania
    46' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Upstas · On: P. Golubickas
  4. Lithuania
    70' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Modestas Vorobjovas · On: G. Sirgedas
  5. Lithuania
    70' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dolznikov · On: F. Černych
  6. Malta
    74' Malta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Mbong · On: B. Tuma
  7. Lithuania
    74' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: D. Šešplaukis
  8. Malta
    81' Malta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mbong · On: Kyrian Nwoko
  9. Malta
    81' Malta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Jones · On: Keyon Ewurum
  10. Lithuania
    81' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Slivka · On: R. Jansonas
  11. Malta
    86' Malta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Z. Muscat · On: J. C. Corbalan
  12. Malta
    89' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    R. Camenzuli

    Foul

  13. Lithuania
    90' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Artemijus Tutyškinas

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Malta Lithuania
Fouls 23 19
Pass Accuracy 78% 79%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 8
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 395 402
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 1 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 309 316
Shots Inside Box 2 3
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to K. Kažukolovas and P. Mbong in the 17th and 24th minutes set a cautious tone for both teams, limiting offensive chances
  • ▸ Substitutions in the second half, including V. Slivka for Lithuania and Kyrian Nwoko for Malta, aimed to shift the momentum but could not create clear scoring opportunities