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On Tuesday, the European Under-19 Championship continued with Lithuania's young players competing.
In the second match, Lithuanians faced multiple-time European champions from Spain. After a tough battle, the important victory was claimed by the visitors, 0-2.
Both goals in the match were scored by Iker Hernandez. Standouts from the Lithuanian team were Lukas Spalvis, Simonas Stankevicius, and Donatas Kazlauskas, who came close to scoring.
The next match will take place on July 26 against Portugal. They defeated the Dutch youth team today with a score of 4-1.
Lithuania 0-2 Spain
6' [0 - 1] I.Hernandez
74' [0 - 2] I.Hernandez
Group A standings:
(Position, team, played, wins, draws, losses, goals, points)
1. Spain 2 2 0 0 3 6
2. Portugal 2 1 0 1 2 3
3. Netherlands 2 1 0 1 -2 3
4. Lithuania 2 0 0 2 -3 0
Starting lineups:
Lithuania: T.Svedkauskas; D.Petrauskas, J.Aleksandravicius, L.Artimavicius (C), R.Baravykas; L.Narbutas, S.Stankevicius, D.Kazlauskas, L.Spalvis, V.Slivka, K.Jaskus.
Spain: R.Blanco; B.Lopez, J.Rodriguez (C), A.Vadillo, I.Hernandez, F.Vico, M.Gomez, L.Torro, J.Cesar, R.Duarte, J.Sanchez.
Match progression
6 min. Iker Hernandez scores a goal for Lithuania after Alvaro Vadillo's pass. (0-1)
12 min. Lukas Spalvis receives a yellow card for a dangerous play.
28 min. Moi Gomez takes a long shot, but Tom Svedkauskas has no trouble saving it.
31 min. Lukas Narbutas' attempt from the right almost turns into a goal.
32 min. Moi Gomez's shot goes wide of Tom Svedkauskas' goal.
...80 min. Spain confidently controls the ball in the middle of the field.
87 min. An opponent defender fouls Donatas Kazlauskas. A penalty kick is awarded.
89 min. A Spanish forward tries a shot from a sharp angle, but Tomas Svedkauskas calmly sends the ball away from the goal.
90 min. The main match time is over. 2 minutes of added time are given.
91 min. A corner kick is awarded to the Spanish national team.
92 min. The referee's final whistle announces the European champions' victory by a score of 0-2.
