Mar 3 • 20:28 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Lithuanian women's team marked the start of the qualifying cycle with a victory and R. Jonušaitė's poker

The Lithuanian women's national football team secured a 6-1 victory against Liechtenstein in their opening qualifying match for the upcoming tournament.

In their first qualifying match, the Lithuanian women's national football team, guided by coach Tomas Ražanauskas, decisively won against the Liechtenstein team with a score of 6-1 (2-1). This victory not only marks the beginning of their qualification campaign but also earned them their first three points. The match took place away, showcasing the team's strong performance as they aim for success in this qualification cycle.

The Lithuanian players started the match strongly, with Rimantė Jonušaitė scoring in the third minute after a pass from Viltė Švarcaitė. The team maintained possession and continued to create several opportunities to extend their lead, although they faced a brief challenge when Liechtenstein managed to equalize after a half-hour mark. Just before halftime, Ugnė Lazdauskaitė regained the lead for Lithuania with a direct shot from a corner, sending the ball into the net and setting a momentum shift for the second half.

The upcoming match for the Lithuanian team will be held at home against Estonia, which is anticipated to be a significant contest as they seek to solidify their position in the qualifying rounds. The match will take place at the Raudondvaris Stadium at 5 PM, with free entry for spectators, making it an exciting event for local fans and supporters of women's football in Lithuania.

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