Lithuania fell to a 2-3 defeat against the Netherlands in World Cup qualifying on 7 September, undone by a defensive setup that struggled to contain the visitors' attacking thrust. The hosts employed a 5-4-1 formation in an attempt to absorb pressure, but the Netherlands dominated possession and chance creation, registering 14 shots with 7 on target compared to Lithuania's 4 shots and 3 on target. The expected goals data underscored the gulf in quality: the Netherlands accumulated 1.0 xG whilst Lithuania managed just 0.33, reflecting their limited offensive threat. Lithuania's goalkeeper faced a difficult afternoon, saving only one of three shots faced (33.33% save percentage) and conceding 2.0 post-shot xG, suggesting some efforts were struck with genuine quality. Despite the attacking limitations, Lithuania's two goals represented a respectable showing against a superior side. The defeat leaves Lithuania's qualifying campaign in a precarious position as the Netherlands continue their push towards Qatar.