Match report

Poland Defeats Lithuania 2-0 in World Cup Qualification

Lithuania
Lithuania
0–2
FT
Poland
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

  1. Poland
    15' Poland Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szymanski
  2. Poland
    44' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    B. Slisz

    Foul

  3. Poland
    64' Poland Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Lewandowski · Assist: S. Szymanski
  4. Lithuania
    66' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Sirgedas · On: Modestas Vorobjovas
  5. Lithuania
    66' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Golubickas · On: T. Kalinauskas
  6. Lithuania
    73' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Černych · On: E. Jankauskas
  7. Poland
    77' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    Przemysław Wiśniewski

    Foul

  8. Lithuania
    78' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Edvinas Girdvainis

    Foul

  9. Poland
    82' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: K. Swiderski
  10. Poland
    83' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Przemysław Wiśniewski · On: J. Ziolkowski
  11. Lithuania
    85' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Edvinas Girdvainis · On: Gytis Paulauskas
  12. Lithuania
    85' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Slivka · On: N. Petkevicius
  13. Poland
    90'+4 Poland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kaminski · On: K. Grosicki
  14. Poland
    90' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Slisz · On: B. Kapustka
  15. Poland
    90' Poland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: 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