Azerbaijan vs Lithuania Highlights - October 04, 2026

Azerbaijan beat Lithuania 1-0 in UEFA Nations League on October 04, 2026. The match was played at Neftçi Arena.

Abdulakh Khaybulaev (25') scored for Azerbaijan.

At kick-off Azerbaijan stood in position 2 with 2 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats.

Lithuania went into the game in position 1, on 4 points. They had won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Oruc Mammadov shot wide for Azerbaijan on 2 minutes. Oruc Mammadov forced a save for Azerbaijan on 17 minutes.

Soon after, Toral Bayramov could not find the target for Azerbaijan (17'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Oruc Mammadov’s effort (25').

Shortly afterwards, Abdulakh Khaybulaev scored for Azerbaijan on 25 minutes after a pass from Toral Bayramov.

Vykintas Slivka sent an effort off target for Lithuania (31'). Moments later, the referee cautioned Abdulakh Khaybulaev of Azerbaijan on 33 minutes.

Abdulakh Khaybulaev tested the goalkeeper for Azerbaijan (35'). Soon after, Vykintas Slivka forced a save for Lithuania on 35 minutes.

Modestas Vorobjovas was booked for Lithuania (43').

After the break, Tellur Mutallimov shot wide for Azerbaijan on 47 minutes. A block denied Mahir Emreli on 50 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Tellur Mutallimov saw a shot blocked (50'). The referee cautioned Artur Dolznikov of Lithuania on 54 minutes.

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Mahir Emreli’s effort (56'). Vusal Isgandarli was booked for Azerbaijan (57').

Mahir Emreli tested the goalkeeper for Azerbaijan (75'). Armandas Kucys forced a save for Lithuania on 87 minutes.

Soon after, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Renat Dadachov’s effort (89'). Armandas Kucys was sent off for Lithuania (90'+7').

Substitutions: Azerbaijan 5, Lithuania 5.

Lithuania controlled 61.9% of possession. Azerbaijan had 13 shots with 7 on target, while Lithuania had 13 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Azerbaijan 3, Lithuania 6. Corners: Azerbaijan 2, Lithuania 5.

Lithuania completed the most passes, 518 in total at 78.6% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.