In an important Group E clash at the EuroCup tournament, Lithuania emerged triumphant with a commanding 3-1 win over Albania, asserting their dominance on the field.
Lithuania eventually made their mark on the game, with I. Rastutis breaking the deadlock in the 23rd minute with a well-taken goal. However, Albania quickly responded, with E. Leci finding the back of the net just three minutes later to level the score.
Undeterred by Albania’s equalizer, Lithuania continued to press forward, with I. Maleckas restoring their lead in the 33rd minute with a clinical finish. The momentum swung firmly in Lithuania’s favor as J. Zagurskas sealed the game in the 42nd minute, leaving Albania with no time to mount a comeback.
The result sees Lithuania sitting comfortably at the top of Group G with 7 points, having played one game more than second-placed Ukraine.
In contrast, Albania finds themselves languishing in fourth place with just 1 point from a possible 9, facing an uphill battle to progress into the knockout stages of the tournament.