In a gripping showdown at the EuroCup tournament in Moldova, Lithuania found themselves on the wrong end of a 4-3 scoreline against a determined Serbian side. The crowd witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions as both teams fought tooth and nail for supremacy on the pitch.
Serbia wasted no time asserting their dominance as L. Baranin opened the scoring in the 4th minute, putting Lithuania on the back foot from the outset. However, Lithuania quickly responded with A. Trinkunas finding the equalizer in the 7th minute, injecting a newfound energy into the game.
The seesaw battle continued as Serbia’s D. Milovanovic struck twice in quick succession, putting his team 3-1 ahead by the 20th minute mark. Yet, Lithuania once again showcased their resilience with I. Maleckas leveling the score at 3-3, sending shockwaves through the stadium and setting the stage for a thrilling finale.
However, Serbia’s determination proved unyielding as they capitalized on a late surge to snatch victory, with L. Baranin securing his brace in the 35th minute, Serbia sealed the deal with a hard-fought 4-3 win, leaving Lithuania rueing missed opportunities.
Despite the heartbreaking loss, Lithuania’s valiant effort has solidified their standing in Group E, securing second place with 4 points, behind group leaders Ukraine. Meanwhile, Serbia’s triumph propels them into contention with 3 points, setting the stage for an intriguing battle in the remainder of the tournament.