The Lithuanian U-15 national team started the UEFA Talent Tournament (UEFA Development Cup) in Birštonas on Sunday with a defeat. In the first match, the Lithuanians lost 0:2 to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
In a tough game, the Lithuanians conceded a goal at the end of the first half, when Salihas Husičius successfully sent the ball into the net from close range after a corner kick.
After the break, the Bosnians managed to score for the second time - Benjamin Ahmetspahičius found the net in the 63rd minute.
The Lithuanian team failed to capitalize on their opportunities, and the game ended with a 0:2 victory for the opponents.
Darius Žindulio's team will continue the competition in Birštonas on Tuesday against Moldova, and on Thursday they will test their strengths against the Georgian team.
Match statistics:
Lithuania U-15 - Bosnia and Herzegovina U-15 0:2
Birštonas Stadium
Referee - Edgaras Bučinskas
Goals: 38 min. S. Husič (0:1), 63 min. B. Ahmetspahič (0:2)
Lithuania lineup: Vilius Šivickas, Vadim Šulžickij (41 min. Patrikas Žvinys), Džiugas Čečkauskas, Martynas Šetkus, Klaidas Vaitekūnas (41 min. Matas Jakubauskas), Patrikas Savėnas (41 min. Aironas Trakšelis), Ernestas Gudelevičius, Matas Miškinis (60 min. Ernestas Gudelevičius), Nojus Grudis, Simas Civilka, Kipras Olšauskas (80 min. Vykintas Karjakinas) and Romualdas Jansonas (41 min. Giedrius Onuškevičius).
Substitute: Lukas Grinkevičius.
