Match report

Netherlands Secures Narrow Win Over Lithuania in World Cup Qualifiers

Lithuania
Lithuania
2–3
FT
Netherlands
Netherlands
Sep 7, 2025

The Netherlands came away with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Lithuania in their World Cup - Qualification Europe match, demonstrating their resolve and tactical prowess. Lithuania put up a fierce fight, scoring two goals in quick succession to level the match, but the Dutch team's depth and experience proved decisive in the end.

Key Facts

  • • Match Result: Lithuania 2–3 Netherlands
  • • Goals for Netherlands: M. Depay (11', 63'), Q. Timber (33')
  • • Goals for Lithuania: G. Gineitis (36'), Edvinas Girdvainis (43')
  • • Yellow Card: J. Lasickas (28') for Lithuania, P. Golubickas (90'+4') for Lithuania
  • • Substitutions: Netherlands made multiple substitutions, including Stefan de Vrij, N. Aké, T. Reijnders, W. Weghorst, D. Malen
  • • Assists: C. Gakpo (11'), D. Dumfries (63')

Lineups

Lithuania

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 19 K. Upstas (D)
  • 20 R. Lekiatas (D)
  • 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
  • 18 V. Armalas (D)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (D)
  • 10 G. Sirgedas (M)
  • 16 D. Antanavicius (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 7 A. Dolznikov (M)
  • 11 R. Jansonas (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Svedkauskas
  • 23 M. Adamonis
  • 2 N. Stankevicius
  • 5 M. Beneta
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas
  • 8 T. Kalinauskas
  • 9 G. Paulauskas
  • 14 N. Petkevicius
  • 17 E. Jankauskas
  • 21 V. Magdusauskas
  • 22 P. Golubickas

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 5 N. Ake (D)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 20 J. Schouten (M)
  • 12 Q. Timber (M)
  • 18 D. Malen (F)
  • 10 M. Depay (F)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Roefs
  • 23 M. Flekken
  • 2 J. P. van Hecke
  • 3 J. Timber
  • 7 X. Simons
  • 8 R. Gravenberch
  • 9 W. Weghorst
  • 15 M. de Ligt
  • 16 M. van de Ven
  • 17 N. Lang
  • 19 S. Steijn
  • 21 T. Koopmeiners

Timeline

  1. Netherlands
    11' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay · Assist: C. Gakpo
  2. Lithuania
    28' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lasickas

    Foul

  3. Netherlands
    33' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    Q. Timber
  4. Lithuania
    36' Lithuania Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Gineitis · Assist: J. Lasickas
  5. Lithuania
    43' Lithuania Goal · Normal Goal
    Edvinas Girdvainis · Assist: G. Gineitis
  6. Lithuania
    46' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Antanavičius · On: Modestas Vorobjovas
  7. Lithuania
    46' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Jansonas · On: Gytis Paulauskas
  8. Lithuania
    50' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Upstas · On: M. Beneta
  9. Netherlands
    62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Stefan de Vrij · On: Jurriën Timber
  10. Netherlands
    62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Aké · On: Micky van de Ven
  11. Netherlands
    62' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: S. Steijn
  12. Netherlands
    63' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Depay · Assist: D. Dumfries
  13. Lithuania
    67' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Sirgedas · On: P. Golubickas
  14. Lithuania
    76' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Dolznikov · On: V. Magdusauskas
  15. Netherlands
    84' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Depay · On: W. Weghorst
  16. Netherlands
    89' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Malen · On: M. de Ligt
  17. Lithuania
    90'+4 Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    P. Golubickas

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Lithuania Netherlands
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 71% 87%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 14
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 229 631
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 0.33 1.00
Shots off Target 0 4
Possession 27% 73%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 162 552
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 0 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ M. Depay's early goal in the 11th minute put the Netherlands ahead, followed by Q. Timber's goal in the 33rd minute to extend their lead.
  • ▸ Lithuania staged a remarkable comeback with goals from G. Gineitis and Edvinas Girdvainis within 7 minutes to level the score at 2-2.
  • ▸ M. Depay's second goal in the 63rd minute secured the win for the Netherlands, showcasing their resilience in the face of Lithuania's spirited challenge.