Lithuania 1-3 Spain: Euro 2012 Qualifying Highlights (Video)

3 comments by Mad Dog and Glory on March 29th, 2011

Spain battled past Lithuania on a horrid pitch to clinch their fifth win in five Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Spain beat Lithuania 3 -1 in Euro qualifier

By Anish on March 29, 2011 6:40 PM | Comments | TrackBacksShare|

Xavi lobbed the goalie to get the opener.Lithuania equalised with a long distance scorcher from Marius Stankevicius. Then Tadas Kijanskas spoiled things a bit by scoring a self goal and Juan Mata delivered the coup de grace.The reign of Spain continues...

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Lithuania vs Spain 1-3 Highlights 2011 Video

Mar 30, 2011

Lithuania vs Spain 2011

Euro 2012 Qualifying- 29/3/11- Kaunas, Lithuania

Final score:- Lithuania v Spain 1-3 ( Stankevicius/ Xavi, Kijanskas OG, Juan Mata)

World champions Spain beat Lithuania 3-1 in testing conditions in Kaunas to continue their 100% run in Euro 2012 qualifying.

Lithuania vs Spain 0-1 ( Xavi goal vs Lithuania)

Lithuania v Spain 1-1 ( Stankevicius goal vs Spain)

Lithuania 1-2 Spain ( Tadas Kijanskas own goal vs Spain)

Lithuania vs Spain 1-3 ( Juan Mata goal v Lithuania)

( Credits of this Lithuania vs Spain 2011 Highlights Video with uploaders)

Euro 2012 preview: Lithuania v Spain

Concerns over the pitch in Kaunas have marred the build-up to the clash between Spain and Lithuania in their Euro 2012 qualifier on Tuesday.

The world champions make the trip to Eastern Europe looking to maintain their perfect record in Group I, although the match may not even go ahead unless the pitch improves in the build-up to the match.Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta dubbed the pitch at the S.Darius and S.Girenas Stadium as ‘not the best’, but says his side will be ready to play.”From the pictures we have seen it reminds me of the dirt pitches we used to play on when we were young,” Iniesta told reporters on Sunday.”Whether to play or not isn’t our decision, that’s up to the referee and UEFA. Obviously they aren’t the best conditions, but if we have to play we will be ready to do so.”Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa also voiced his discontent with the pitch, while reports in AS indicate that Spain may ask UEFA to investigate the pitch before the match.”We hope the pitch improves over the next few days so we will be able to play. What worries us is that there could be injuries and this would be dangerous,” Arbeloa said.If the match does go ahead, Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup champions Spain will be short favourites.But Lithuania believe they have a chance and are heading into the match with confidence after a 2-0 friendly victory over Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland on Friday.”You have to believe, otherwise you’ll never win,” Lithuania manager Raimondas Zutautas said.”There is no need to motivate the men. Everyone knows they are playing the champions.”"The key will be to break down Spain’s play because if we give them possession easily, it’ll be extremely difficult.”Lithuanian defender Marius Stankevicius, who plies his trade at club level with Valencia in Spain’s La Liga, believes that the ‘nothing to lose’ mentality will help his side. Like Iniesta and Arbeloa, however, he also expressed his disappointment with the pitch.”I am sad about the conditions in which we are receiving teams such as Poland and Spain. It’s a shame for Lithuania,” Stankevicius said.Stankevicius will need to be at his best if his side are to claim an unlikely point, with Barcelona striker David Villa just one of the attacking threats Lithuania will need to combat.Villa netted a brace in Friday’s 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, elevating him past Raul as the country’s leading goalscorer with 46 strikes.Villa did not score when the two countries met in Salamanca in October, but Spain won 3-1 without undue discomfort on that occasion and are favoured to do the same again on Tuesday.

Mon 28 March, 2011

Euro 2012 preview: Lithuania v Spain

Concerns over the pitch in Kaunas have marred the build-up to the clash between Spain and Lithuania in their Euro 2012 qualifier on Tuesday.

The world champions make the trip to Eastern Europe looking to maintain their perfect record in Group I, although the match may not even go ahead unless the pitch improves in the build-up to the match.Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta dubbed the pitch at the S.Darius and S.Girenas Stadium as ‘not the best’, but says his side will be ready to play.”From the pictures we have seen it reminds me of the dirt pitches we used to play on when we were young,” Iniesta told reporters on Sunday.”Whether to play or not isn’t our decision, that’s up to the referee and UEFA. Obviously they aren’t the best conditions, but if we have to play we will be ready to do so.”Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa also voiced his discontent with the pitch, while reports in AS indicate that Spain may ask UEFA to investigate the pitch before the match.”We hope the pitch improves over the next few days so we will be able to play. What worries us is that there could be injuries and this would be dangerous,” Arbeloa said.If the match does go ahead, Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup champions Spain will be short favourites.But Lithuania believe they have a chance and are heading into the match with confidence after a 2-0 friendly victory over Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland on Friday.”You have to believe, otherwise you’ll never win,” Lithuania manager Raimondas Zutautas said.”There is no need to motivate the men. Everyone knows they are playing the champions.”"The key will be to break down Spain’s play because if we give them possession easily, it’ll be extremely difficult.”Lithuanian defender Marius Stankevicius, who plies his trade at club level with Valencia in Spain’s La Liga, believes that the ‘nothing to lose’ mentality will help his side. Like Iniesta and Arbeloa, however, he also expressed his disappointment with the pitch.”I am sad about the conditions in which we are receiving teams such as Poland and Spain. It’s a shame for Lithuania,” Stankevicius said.Stankevicius will need to be at his best if his side are to claim an unlikely point, with Barcelona striker David Villa just one of the attacking threats Lithuania will need to combat.Villa netted a brace in Friday’s 2-1 win over the Czech Republic, elevating him past Raul as the country’s leading goalscorer with 46 strikes.Villa did not score when the two countries met in Salamanca in October, but Spain won 3-1 without undue discomfort on that occasion and are favoured to do the same again on Tuesday.

Mon 28 March, 2011

Spain on horizon for Lithuania

Lithuania can warm up for their Euro 2012 qualifying clash with Spain next week, when they host Poland on Friday.

Manager Raimondas Zutautas has led his side to fourth in Group I with four points from three games, but can experiment with his line-up before their match against the reigning European champions on Tuesday, with both matches at Steponas Darius ir Stasys Girenas stadionas.

The Lithuanian defence will be led by Hearts centre-back Marius Zaliukas, who has represented his nation at senior level since 2005, while 36-year-old Tomas Zvirgzdauskas is in the squad, and would add valuable experience to theback four.

Marius Stankevicius, another Lithuanian defender who plays for Valencia on-loan from Sampdoria, will bring his experience of playing La Liga football to the fore when they meet Spain in Euro qualifying, but the 29-year-old can tune his skills against Poland on Friday.

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will be missing for his country, after severely injuring a finger playing for Arsenal against Barcelona in the Champions League.

Poland are unbeaten in their last six international friendlies, last losing 2-1 to Australia in September.

Lithuania have lost their past two – a 2-0 loss to Hungary and a 3-1 defeat to Spain – but beat the Czech Republic away 1-0.

Also in action on Friday will be Uruguay, when they travel to Estonia. It will be the first time Oscar Tabarez’s men will have played since losing 2-0 to Chile in a friendly in November, while Estonia are fresh from a 2-2 draw with Bulgaria last month.

Other friendlies on Friday include: Korea Republic v Honduras, China v New Zealand, Kuwait v Jordan, Iraq v Korea DPR, Montenegro v Uzbekistan, Qatar v Tunisia and Panama v Bolivia.

Wed 23 March, 2011

Spain on horizon for Lithuania

Lithuania can warm up for their Euro 2012 qualifying clash with Spain next week, when they host Poland on Friday.

Manager Raimondas Zutautas has led his side to fourth in Group I with four points from three games, but can experiment with his line-up before their match against the reigning European champions on Tuesday, with both matches at Steponas Darius ir Stasys Girenas stadionas.

The Lithuanian defence will be led by Hearts centre-back Marius Zaliukas, who has represented his nation at senior level since 2005, while 36-year-old Tomas Zvirgzdauskas is in the squad, and would add valuable experience to theback four.

Marius Stankevicius, another Lithuanian defender who plays for Valencia on-loan from Sampdoria, will bring his experience of playing La Liga football to the fore when they meet Spain in Euro qualifying, but the 29-year-old can tune his skills against Poland on Friday.

Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny will be missing for his country, after severely injuring a finger playing for Arsenal against Barcelona in the Champions League.

Poland are unbeaten in their last six international friendlies, last losing 2-1 to Australia in September.

Lithuania have lost their past two – a 2-0 loss to Hungary and a 3-1 defeat to Spain – but beat the Czech Republic away 1-0.

Also in action on Friday will be Uruguay, when they travel to Estonia. It will be the first time Oscar Tabarez’s men will have played since losing 2-0 to Chile in a friendly in November, while Estonia are fresh from a 2-2 draw with Bulgaria last month.

Other friendlies on Friday include: Korea Republic v Honduras, China v New Zealand, Kuwait v Jordan, Iraq v Korea DPR, Montenegro v Uzbekistan, Qatar v Tunisia and Panama v Bolivia.

Wed 23 March, 2011

Spain vs Lithuania highlights goals

Oct 8, 2010

Spain 3-1 Lithuania ( Final score)

Spain maintain their 100% record in Group I with a 3-1 win over Lithuania in Salamanca.

Fernando Llorente scored a brace for La Furia Roja.

Spain vs Lithuania- Euro 2012 qualifier- on October 8, 2010 in Salamanca, Spain.

Spain currently have three points after beating Liechtenstein 4-0 last month. Lithuania have four points from two games and are joint group leaders with Scotland.

Goal videos from Spain vs Lithuania to follow after the fixture.

Spain vs Lithuania kicks off at 22.00 local time.

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