Match report

Lithuania 1–1 Malta: A Stalemate in World Cup Qualification Europe

Lithuania
Lithuania
1–1
FT
Malta
Malta
Sep 4, 2025

Lithuania and Malta played to a 1–1 draw in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, with Lithuania scoring late in the game through a penalty from G. Gineitis to equalize after A. Satariano's goal for Malta. Despite numerous yellow cards and a red card for Malta, the game ended in a fair split of points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Lithuania 1–1 Malta
  • • Malta's Goal: A. Satariano (83')
  • • Lithuania's Goal: G. Gineitis (90', Penalty)
  • • Red Card: J. Azzopardi (Malta, 90+1')
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Satariano, P. Mbong, Kurt Shaw, M. Beerman, Modestas Vorobjovas, Edgaras Utkus (Lithuania), J. Azzopardi, J. C. Corbalan, J. Jones (Malta)

Lineups

Lithuania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 19 K. Upstas (D)
  • 3 E. Utkus (D)
  • 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
  • 2 A. Tutyskinas (D)
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas (M)
  • 10 G. Sirgedas (M)
  • 7 A. Dolznikov (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (M)
  • 9 G. Paulauskas (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Svedkauskas
  • 23 M. Adamonis
  • 5 M. Beneta
  • 8 T. Kalinauskas
  • 11 R. Jansonas
  • 14 N. Petkevicius
  • 16 D. Antanavicius
  • 17 E. Jankauskas
  • 18 V. Armalas
  • 20 R. Lekiatas
  • 21 V. Magdusauskas
  • 22 P. Golubickas

Malta

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Bonello (G)
  • 22 Z. Muscat (D)
  • 5 K. Shaw (D)
  • 13 E. Pepe (D)
  • 15 M. Beerman (D)
  • 20 B. Paiber (M)
  • 23 A. Satariano
  • 7 J. Mbong (M)
  • 8 P. Mbong (M)
  • 9 Y. Chouaref (M)
  • 11 I. Cardona (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Sissons
  • 16 R. Al Tumi
  • 2 J. Borg
  • 3 A. Overend
  • 4 G. Mentz
  • 6 R. Scicluna
  • 10 J. Grech
  • 14 K. Ewurum
  • 17 J. Azzopardi
  • 18 K. Reid
  • 19 J. Jones
  • 21 J. C. Corbalan

Timeline

  1. Malta
    12' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    A. Satariano

    Foul

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

    Foul

  3. Lithuania
    36' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Artemijus Tutyškinas

    Foul

  4. Malta
    43' Malta Card · Yellow Card
    Kurt Shaw

    Foul

  5. Malta
    45'+2 Malta Card · Yellow Card
    M. Beerman

    Foul

  6. Malta
    46' Malta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Beerman · On: J. C. Corbalan
  7. Lithuania
    48' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Modestas Vorobjovas

    Foul

  8. Malta
    64' Malta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Paiber · On: J. Grech
  9. Lithuania
    65' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Edgaras Utkus

    Foul

  10. Lithuania
    68' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Sirgedas · On: P. Golubickas
  11. Lithuania
    69' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Upstas · On: T. Kalinauskas
  12. Malta
    74' Malta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mbong · On: Adam Magri Overend
  13. Malta
    74' Malta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mbong · On: J. Jones
  14. Lithuania
    76' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Modestas Vorobjovas · On: R. Jansonas
  15. Malta
    83' Malta Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Satariano · Assist: Adam Magri Overend
  16. Malta
    87' Malta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Cardona · On: J. Azzopardi
  17. Malta
    89' Malta Var · Card upgrade
    J. Azzopardi
  18. Malta
    90'+1 Malta Card · Red Card
    J. Azzopardi

    Foul

  19. Malta
    90'+4 Malta Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Muscat

    Foul

  20. Lithuania
    90' Lithuania Goal · Penalty
    G. Gineitis

Match Stats

Stat Lithuania Malta
Fouls 17 18
Pass Accuracy 73% 75%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 309 253
Yellow Cards 5 6
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.61 2.06
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 225 191
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Malta took the lead through A. Satariano's goal in the 83rd minute, putting pressure on Lithuania to find an equalizer.
  • ▸ The red card given to J. Azzopardi in the 91st minute shifted the momentum to Lithuania, who capitalized on the numerical advantage by scoring a penalty goal in the final minute.