Lithuania saw off Andorra 3-0 in a friendly international on Tuesday evening in Kaunas. The hosts moved ahead with a penalty before adding a second goal just six minutes later, leaving the visitors chasing the game for the remainder of the contest. Andorra offered little in attack throughout, unable to trouble the Lithuanian defence on any meaningful occasion.
The breakthrough came in the twenty-first minute when M. Ruzgis converted from the spot after his side had been rewarded for persistent pressure. And here's the thing — the penalty wasn't the most dramatic moment of the match, but it shifted the momentum entirely. Lithuania looked composed in possession, going about their business without panic or haste.
F. Steponavicius doubled the advantage in the twenty-seventh, slotting home from close range following a well-worked move down the left flank. To be fair, Andorra had settled into a defensive shape but simply lacked the quality to break through. The visitors' last three fixtures had shown vulnerability, and this performance confirmed those concerns.
A third goal arrived in stoppage time when A. Kucys tapped in after Andorra's goalkeeper had been drawn out of position. The visitors had made changes in an attempt to find a response, but the substitution in attack had come too late. By then, the result was never really in doubt.
Lithuania brought on five players during the second half, including three changes at the restart as they managed their squad. Andorra made six substitutions across the evening, though none altered the course of the game. The visitors will need to address their defensive frailties before their next fixture.
The result extends Lithuania's unbeaten run to four matches, following draws against Azerbaijan and Latvia alongside wins over Lichtenstein and Estonia. Andorra's form has been inconsistent, with victories against Lichtenstein and Iraq offset by defeats to Malta and Kosovo.
