Match report

Netherlands Defeats Lithuania 4-0 in World Cup Qualification

Netherlands
Netherlands
4–0
FT
Lithuania
Lithuania
Nov 17, 2025

The Netherlands showcased a ruthless efficiency in their World Cup Qualification encounter, defeating Lithuania 4-0. T. Reijnders, C. Gakpo, Xavi Simons, and D. Malen were on target for the Dutch side, while Lithuania struggled to find any footing throughout the match. Despite a yellow card for P. Širvys and multiple substitutions, Lithuania couldn't stop the Netherlands' relentless attack.

Key Facts

  • • T. Reijnders scored the opening goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Frenkie de Jong.
  • • C. Gakpo converted a penalty kick in the 58th minute, following a VAR confirmed foul on M. de Ligt.
  • • Xavi Simons added a third goal in the 60th minute, assisted by C. Gakpo.
  • • D. Malen completed the scoring in the 62nd minute, assisted by T. Reijnders.
  • • Lithuania had two yellow cards, one for P. Širvys and another for Gytis Paulauskas.

Lineups

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 3 J. Timber (D)
  • 6 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 5 N. Ake (D)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 18 D. Malen (F)
  • 10 M. Depay (F)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Roefs
  • 23 M. Flekken
  • 2 L. Geertruida
  • 8 R. Gravenberch
  • 9 E. Emegha
  • 12 Q. Timber
  • 15 M. van de Ven
  • 16 J. Schouten
  • 17 N. Lang
  • 22 L. Valente

Lithuania

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 17 P. Sirvys (D)
  • 18 V. Armalas (D)
  • 3 E. Utkus (D)
  • 2 A. Tutyskinas (D)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (D)
  • 11 G. Sirgedas (M)
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 8 T. Kalinauskas (M)
  • 10 F. Cernych (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Svedkauskas
  • 23 D. Bartkus
  • 4 S. Olberkis
  • 5 M. Beneta
  • 7 M. Burba
  • 9 G. Paulauskas
  • 14 G. Micevicius
  • 16 D. Simkus
  • 19 K. Upstas
  • 20 R. Lekiatas
  • 21 E. Dubickas
  • 22 P. Golubickas

Timeline

  1. Netherlands
    16' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Reijnders · Assist: Frenkie de Jong
  2. Lithuania
    23' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    P. Širvys

    Foul

  3. Lithuania
    46' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Širvys · On: M. Beneta
  4. Lithuania
    46' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Sirgedas · On: P. Golubickas
  5. Netherlands
    56' Netherlands Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. de Ligt
  6. Netherlands
    58' Netherlands Goal · Penalty
    C. Gakpo
  7. Lithuania
    59' Lithuania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Černych · On: Gytis Paulauskas
  8. Netherlands
    60' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    Xavi Simons · Assist: C. Gakpo
  9. Netherlands
    62' Netherlands Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Malen · Assist: T. Reijnders
  10. Netherlands
    63' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Depay · On: E. Emegha
  11. Netherlands
    64' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jurriën Timber · On: L. Geertruida
  12. Netherlands
    64' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Frenkie de Jong · On: Q. Timber
  13. Netherlands
    78' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Xavi Simons · On: L. Valente
  14. Netherlands
    79' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: N. Lang
  15. Lithuania
    81' Lithuania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kalinauskas · On: M. Burba
  16. Lithuania
    84' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    Gytis Paulauskas

    Foul

  17. Lithuania
    85' Lithuania subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Lasickas · On: K. Upstas

Match Stats

Stat Netherlands Lithuania
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 87% 74%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 9
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 572 259
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 3.20 0.47
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 497 192
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by T. Reijnders in the 16th minute set the tone for the match, giving the Netherlands a significant boost in confidence.
  • ▸ The penalty conversion by C. Gakpo in the 58th minute sealed the deal, with the Netherlands capitalizing on Lithuania's defensive errors and mounting pressure.