Match report
Poland Defeats Lithuania 2-0 in World Cup Qualification
Lithuania
0–2
FT
Poland
Oct 12, 2025
Poland emerged victorious in their World Cup Qualification match against Lithuania, securing a 2-0 victory at home. Star striker Robert Lewandowski and Szymanski were the goal scorers for Poland, who dominated the match from the start. Lithuania struggled to find their rhythm and despite several substitutions, could not overcome the deficit.
Key Facts
- • Szymanski scored the opening goal for Poland at the 15th minute
- • Lewandowski added the second goal for Poland at the 64th minute
- • Poland received two yellow cards, both for fouls
- • Lithuania made several substitutions in the second half, but could not alter the course of the game
Lineups
Lithuania
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 12 T. Svedkauskas (G)
- 17 P. Sirvys (D)
- 18 V. Armalas (D)
- 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
- 2 A. Tutyskinas (D)
- 13 J. Lasickas (D)
- 22 P. Golubickas (M)
- 15 G. Gineitis (M)
- 11 G. Sirgedas (M)
- 14 V. Slivka (M)
- 10 F. Cernych (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Bartkus
- 23 V. Sarkauskas
- 3 R. Lekiatas
- 5 M. Beneta
- 6 M. Vorobjovas
- 8 T. Kalinauskas
- 9 G. Paulauskas
- 16 D. Antanavicius
- 19 K. Upstas
- 20 E. Jankauskas
- 21 N. Petkevicius
Poland
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 1 L. Skorupski (G)
- 3 P. Wisniewski (D)
- 5 J. Bednarek (D)
- 14 J. Kiwior (D)
- 2 M. Cash (M)
- 17 B. Slisz (M)
- 10 P. Zielinski (M)
- 21 M. Skoras (M)
- 20 S. Szymanski (F)
- 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
- 13 J. Kaminski (F)
Substitutes
- 12 K. Grabara
- 22 K. Tobiasz
- 4 T. Kedziora
- 6 J. Piotrowski
- 7 K. Swiderski
- 8 B. Kapustka
- 11 K. Grosicki
- 15 A. Pyrka
- 16 P. Wszolek
- 18 J. Ziolkowski
- 19 K. Kozlowski
- 23 K. Piatek
Timeline
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15' Poland Goal · Normal GoalS. Szymanski -
44' Poland Card · Yellow CardB. SliszFoul
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64' Poland Goal · Normal GoalR. Lewandowski · Assist: S. Szymanski -
66' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Sirgedas · On: Modestas Vorobjovas -
66' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Golubickas · On: T. Kalinauskas -
73' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Černych · On: E. Jankauskas -
77' Poland Card · Yellow CardPrzemysław WiśniewskiFoul
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78' Lithuania Card · Yellow CardEdvinas GirdvainisFoul
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82' Poland subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Szymanski · On: K. Swiderski -
83' Poland subst · Substitution 2Off: Przemysław Wiśniewski · On: J. Ziolkowski -
85' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4Off: Edvinas Girdvainis · On: Gytis Paulauskas -
85' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Slivka · On: N. Petkevicius -
90'+4 Poland subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Kaminski · On: K. Grosicki -
90' Poland subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Slisz · On: B. Kapustka -
90' Poland subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Cash · On: P. Wszolek
Match Stats
| Stat | Lithuania | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 80% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 368 | 395 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 6 |
| xG | 0.39 | 1.28 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 285 | 316 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Poland took the lead early with Szymanski's goal, setting the tone for the match
- ▸ Lewandowski's goal in the second half sealed the victory for Poland, solidifying their dominance over Lithuania