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Highlights and Goals: Gibraltar 0-1 Lithuania in UEFA Nations League
Jugado el partido de ida play-offs de descenso en UEFA Europa League, Gibraltar cayó de local ante Lituania con un marcador corto, pero que le da desventaja importante como para definir la serie en condición de visitante.
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END OF THE MATCH
The match ends with a victory for Lithuania by the minimum difference over Gibraltar. Now the game will come back
90'+
The central referee adds five more minutes to the match, after completing the regulation 90 minutes
83'
Hartman from Gibraltar commits a foul on Upstas from Lithuania.
80'
Yellow card Michael Ruiz from Gibraltar is cautioned by the referee.
75'
Offside, Lithuania. Arvydas Novikovas tried a through ball, but Justas Lasickas was offside.
71'
Edvinas Girdvainis is sent off in the match.
Lithuania is left without one less player
69'
On the stick!
Fiodor Cernych scored with his left foot from outside the area and the ball hit the post
64'
The siege of Lithuania on the arch of Gibraltar continues. Arvydas Novikovas missed a shot that went too close
60' LITHUANIA SCOOOOOOOOOORES
Vykintas Slivka assisted Armandas Kucys, who headed the ball and scored the first goal of the game.
57'
New approach by Lithuania from the left wing. Gvidas Gineitis finished with his right foot and did not find the goal
52'
At the moment Lithuania is much superior to Gibraltar. The locals play with one less player from the first half
47'
Missed shot by Armandas Kucys in Lithuania, the ball did not find a goal destination in the first half of the second half
SECOND HALF BEGINS
After halftime, the second half of the match between Gibraltar and Lithuania in the first leg of the relegation playoffs in the UEFA Nations League begins
FIRST HALF ENDS
The first half ends with the score tied without goals at the time
44'
Yellow card for Gvidas Gineitis in Lithuania
42'
Rejected shot by Daniel Romanovskij who received a ball close to the area, but failed to score a goal
38'
Shot rejected by Vykintas Slivka for Lithuania. The visitors continue trying to maintain their offensive power and are superior on the field
32'
Yellow card for Gytis Paulauskas in Lithuania
30'
Rebound in the local area caught by Vykintas Slivka, he finished and sent the ball over the goal. A clear opportunity was missed Lithuania
26'
Gibraltar goalkeeper Dayle Coleing for dangerous play against the last Lithuania player in attack
21'
Fedor Cernych's offensive attempt for Lithuania goes wide. The visiting team arrives without much success
15'
Shot by Liam Walker in favor of Gibraltar that goes wide of the target goal
8'
Yellow card for Edvinas Girdvainis in Lithuania
7'
Offside of Gytis Paulaukas in Lithuania's first offensive approach. It will be a ball in favor of Gibraltar
4'
Study moment between the two teams. So far there are no great approximations on the part of those selected on the playing field.
THE MATCH BEGINS
The ball is rolling and the Gibraltar vs Lithuania match is now being played live and in real time, corresponding to the first leg of the relegation play-offs in the UEFA Europa League.
Match officials
Referee: Giorgi Kruashvili (GEO)
Assistant referees: Levan Varamishvili (GEO) and Zaza Pipia (GEO)
Fpurth referee: Atilla Karaoglan (TUR)
VAR: Alper Ulusoy (TUR)
AVAR: Abdulkadir Bitigen (TUR)
Lithuania last five matches
Cyprus 1 - 0 Lithuania Nov. 19, 2023 International Friendly
Montenegro 2 - 0 Lithuania Nov. 16, 2023 Euro Cup Qualifiers
Lithuania 2 - 2 Hungary Oct. 17, 2023 Euro Cup Qualifiers
Bulgaria 0 - 2 Lithuania Oct. 14, 2023 Euro Cup Qualifiers
Lithuania 1 - 3 SerbiaSep 10, 2023 Euro Cup Qualifiers
Gibraltar last five matches
Gibraltar 0 - 6 Netherlands Nov. 21, 2023 Eurocup Qualifiers
France 14 - 0 Gibraltar Nov. 18, 2023 Euro Cup Qualifiers
Gibraltar 0 - 4 Ireland Oct. 16, 2023 Euro Cup Qualifiers
Wales 4 - 0 Gibraltar Oct. 11, 2023 International Friendlies
Greece 5 - 0 Gibraltar Sep. 10, 2023 Euro Cup Qualifiers
The fact
This will be the first official confrontation between both teams. They had never faced each other in the context of the UEFA Nations League nor in any UEFA or national team competition.
Lithuania starting lineup
1 Emilijus Zubas
4 Edvinas Girdvainis
19 Edgaras Utkus
17 Pijus Sirvys
13 Justas Lasickas
21 Daniel Romanovskij
15 Gvidas Gineitis
14 Vykintas Slivka
9 Gytis Paulaukas
11 Arvydas Novikovas
10 Fiodor Cernych
Gibraltar starting lineup
23 Dayle Coleing
14 Roy Chipolina
12 Jayce Olivero
15 Niels Hartman
20 Ethan Britto
5 Louie Annesley
4 Jack Sergeant
10 Liam Walker
6 Bernardo Lopes
17 Kian Ronan
19 Tjay De Barr
Lithuania trained in the stadium
Lithuania step onto the Estadio Algarve for the first time ahead of their UEFA Nations League play-off match against Gibraltar tomorrow night. You can catch all the action live on @GBCTVGibraltar as from 8:15pm. pic.twitter.com/U0zQkjfOEQ — GBC Sport (@GBC_Sport) March 20, 2024
Locals are ready
Our brand new @adidasfootball Gibraltar 🇬🇮 home kit sees it's first piece of action tonight in our massive #NationsLeague clash with Lithuania 🇱🇹 at the Estadio Algarve ⚽ pic.twitter.com/A89ec8CY20 — Gibraltar FA (@GibraltarFA) March 21, 2024
Stay tuned to follow the Gibraltar vs Lithuania in real time
In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups of Gibraltar vs Lithuania in real time, as well as the latest information from the stadium. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's minute-by-minute live online coverage of the match.
What time is the UEFA Nations League Playoff match Gibraltar vs Lithuania?
This is the kick-off time for the Gibraltar vs Lithuania match on March 21 in several countries:
Mexico: 13:45 hours CDMX
Argentina: 16:45 hours
Chile: 16:45 hours
Colombia: 14:45 hours
Peru: 2:45 p.m.
USA: 3:45pm ET
Ecuador: 2:45 p.m. ET
Uruguay: 4:45 p.m. ET
Paraguay: 3:45 p.m. ET
Spain: 10:45 p.m. ET
Lithuania latest lineup
Edvinas Gertmonas, Edvinas Girdvainis, Rokas Lekiatas, Markas Beneta, Justas Lasickas, Gvidas Gineitis, Ovidijus Verbickas, Modestas Vorobjovas, Fiodor Cernych, Eligijus Jankauskas y Deividas Sesplaukis.
Gibraltar latest lineup
D. Coleing; J. Mascaren, L. Annesley, B. Lopes, R. Chipolina, J. Sergeant; E. Britto, N. Hartman, N. Pozo, K. Ronan; A. El Hmidi.
Lithuania key player
Torino midfielder, 19 year old Gvidas Gineitis has performed well, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club stay strong in the Italian league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments and in this start of the season.
Gibraltar key player
Liam Walker, a 35-year-old midfielder who plays for Lincoln Red. He has played eight games this season. He has been capped 72 times with the Gibraltar national team where he has scored five goals and provided three assists.
Lithuania
Lithuania has not won in the UEFA Nations League since a 2-0 qualifying match against Bulgaria on October 14. Since then, Lithuania has lost two games and tied another, and will therefore have to play in the playoff phase of the competition.
Gibraltar
Gibraltar has not been doing well in the UEFA Nations League, having conceded 20 goals in its last two games, with France scoring 14 and the Netherlands another six. Unfortunately for Gibraltar, victory has been elusive, but they will be looking to beat Lithuania in the relegation playoffs to keep their place in the Nations League.
Stadium
The Algarve stadium (in Portuguese estádio Algarve) is located in the city of Faro, Portugal. It was built to host the Euro 2004; two matches were played there during the tournament. It is classified by UEFA as an elite stadium. It also served as a venue for the Gibraltar national team's soccer matches until 2017. This time Gibraltar will play there again.
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