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Card-Filled Draw Between Lithuania and Malta in Kaunas
Kaunas, Lithuania – A vibrant and tension-filled match took place at the S. Dariaus ir S. Girėno stadionas, where Lithuania and Malta drew in a match corresponding to the group stage of European qualification for the World Cup. Referee Giorgi Kruashvili from Georgia had a busy night, showing a large number of yellow and red cards throughout the match.
The first half was marked by a physical and tactical game, with numerous fouls and cautions for both sides. The intensity of the game was reflected in the number of cards shown before the break.
The second half continued in the same vein, and Malta managed to take the lead in the 83rd minute with a goal by A. Satariano, assisted by A. Overend. It seemed that victory was heading for the Maltese, but in added time, Lithuania managed to equalize thanks to a penalty converted by G. Gineitis. The end of the match was chaotic, with more yellow cards and a red card for each team, reflecting the high tension and competitiveness between both contenders.
In terms of statistics, Lithuania dominated ball possession with 56%, taking 14 shots, of which 4 were on target. Malta, meanwhile, had 44% possession and also took 14 shots, but only 3 of them found the net. Both teams committed 17 fouls each. The final result reflects a very hard-fought and even match, where cards were a determining factor in the development of the game.
Substitutions malta: at minute 46 M. Beerman came in and J. C. Corbalan went out., at minute 64 B. Paiber came in and J. Grech went out., at minute 74 J. Mbong came in and A. Overend went out., at minute 74 P. Mbong came in and J. Jones went out., at minute 86 I. Cardona came in and J. Azzopardi went out.
Substitutions lithuania: at minute 46 A. Dolznikov came in and E. Jankauskas went out., at minute 68 G. Sirgedas came in and P. Golubickas went out., at minute 68 K. Upstas came in and T. Kalinauskas went out., at minute 76 M. Vorobjovas came in and R. Jansonas went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Lithuania
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Malta
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