Lithuania U-18 National Team Defeats Malta in Second Match of the Series

March 23, 2025

The Lithuanian boys’ U-18 national team played their second friendly match against Malta’s same-age team on Sunday evening in Malta.

Mindaugas Čepas’s side secured victory on their second attempt, winning 1–0 (1–0). In the first meeting held on Friday, Lithuania had let slip a two-goal lead, and that match ended in a 2–2 draw.

In the second encounter, only one goal was scored — the decisive strike that gave Lithuania the win. Forward Nedas Garbaliauskas netted it from close range at the very end of the first half.

After the break, the Maltese side tried to equalize, but Lithuania defended well, kept a clean sheet, and closed the international window with a victory.

Match statistics – Friendly, U-18 national teams

Malta 0–1 Lithuania (0–1)Venue: Ta’ Qali Centenary StadiumReferee: Anthony Paul Vella (Malta)

Goal: 45′ Nedas Garbaliauskas (Lithuania)Booked: 82′ Sheldon Borg (Malta); 25′ Emilis Kirliauskas, 89′ Armandas Raudonis (Lithuania)

Lithuania starting XI: Ugnius Semaška, Lukas Klišys, Dovydas Sasnauskas, Dovydas Griška, Emilis Kirliauskas (70′ Matias Angelo Pastori), Jordanas Ališauskas (72′ Skirmantas Paukštys), Nojus Petkus, Sidas Praleika, Ridas Gramba (75′ Matas Ambrazaitis), Paulius Urbelionis, Nedas Garbaliauskas.

Substitutes: Ernestas Lysionok, Matas Klimas, Brooklyn Leipus, Vakaris Berenta, Armandas Raudonis, Kasparas Sacevičius.

Lithuania's U-18 team showcases skill in a decisive win against Malta during the second match of the series.