FK Zalgiris Vilnius win convincingly, Dinamo Tbilisi suffer a heavy blow in the qualifying round.
At FK Žalgiris Stadium in Vilnius, FK Zalgiris Vilnius defeated Dinamo Tbilisi 7-2 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, while the Georgian representative suffered a heavy defeat after a disappointing comeback.
- 0'The match has started.
FK Zalgiris Vilnius hosts Dinamo Tbilisi.
- 8'A. Kalandadze received an early yellow card.
In the 8th minute, A. Kalandadze of Dinamo Tbilisi received a yellow card after a foul. This served as an early warning for the player for the remainder of the match.
- 9'N. Petkovic missed the penalty.
In the 9th minute, N. Petkovic of FK Zalgiris Vilnius failed to convert a penalty.
- 22'Dinamo Tbilisi makes early personnel changes.
In the 22nd minute, Dinamo Tbilisi made a substitution: L. Houri came on to replace P. Psaltis. This was an early personnel change for the away team, with the match having only been underway for just over 20 minutes.
- 25'S. Bilenkyi opened the scoring for FK Zalgiris Vilnius.
In the 25th minute, S. Bilenkyi scored for FK Zalgiris Vilnius after an assist from P. Golubickas. The home team took a 1-0 lead against Dinamo Tbilisi.
- 40'Leo Santos brings Dinamo Tbilisi back to form.
In the 40th minute, Leo Santos scored, helping Dinamo Tbilisi equalize 1-1. The goal brought the match back to a tie against FK Zalgiris Vilnius.
- 41'Leo Santos received a yellow card.
In the 41st minute, Leo Santos of Dinamo Tbilisi received a yellow card. Just minutes after the equalizer, the visitors experienced another notable moment in a tense match.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 56'D. Koy Lupano received a yellow card.
In the 56th minute, D. Koy Lupano of FK Zalgiris Vilnius received a yellow card. The match remains tied at 1-1.
- 59'N. Petkovic puts FK Zalgiris Vilnius ahead.
In the 59th minute, N. Petkovic scored, giving FK Zalgiris Vilnius a 2-1 lead over Dinamo Tbilisi. The home team now holds the advantage after this crucial goal.
- 60'Dinamo Tbilisi makes personnel changes.
In the 60th minute, Dinamo Tbilisi brought N. Tkalia on to replace T. Kvaratskhelia. The substitution came immediately after FK Zalgiris Vilnius' goal in the 59th minute, as Dinamo Tbilisi needed to regain their balance.
- 61'B. Teixeira helped FK Zalgiris Vilnius extend their lead.
In the 61st minute, B. Teixeira scored, extending FK Zalgiris Vilnius' lead to 3-1 against Dinamo Tbilisi. This was a significant advantage for the home team after scoring consecutive goals.
- 62'P. Bosancic received a yellow card in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, P. Bosancic of FK Zalgiris Vilnius received a yellow card. FK Zalgiris Vilnius were leading 3-1 against Dinamo Tbilisi.
- 68'M. Do Couto received a yellow card.
In the 68th minute, M. Do Couto of Dinamo Tbilisi received a yellow card after a foul. This was Dinamo Tbilisi's third yellow card of the match.
- 70'Dinamo Tbilisi made a substitution in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, Dinamo Tbilisi brought M. Vatsadze onto the field to replace K. Kakashvili. Trailing 3-1, the visitors had another option for the remainder of the match.
- 72'M. Vatsadze rekindles hope for Dinamo Tbilisi.
In the 72nd minute, M. Vatsadze scored, helping Dinamo Tbilisi reduce the deficit to 3-2. This goal opened up a tense final few minutes for FK Zalgiris Vilnius.
- 74'N. Petkovic extended the lead for FK Zalgiris Vilnius.
In the 74th minute, N. Petkovic scored for FK Zalgiris Vilnius after an assist from D. Sesplaukis, increasing the score to 4-2. The home team once again created a significant gap in the high-scoring chase.
- 74'G. Loria received a yellow card in the 74th minute.
In the 74th minute, G. Loria of Dinamo Tbilisi received a yellow card. This was another disadvantage for Dinamo Tbilisi, who were already trailing 4-2.
- 76'A. Bah received a yellow card in the 76th minute.
In the 76th minute, A. Bah of Dinamo Tbilisi received a yellow card. The visiting team was trailing FK Zalgiris Vilnius 4-2 in the final, tense minutes.
- 82'S. Bilenkyi sealed the 5-2 victory.
In the 82nd minute, S. Bilenkyi scored for FK Zalgiris Vilnius after an assist from N. Petkovic, extending the lead to 5-2. The home team was building a significant advantage in the final minutes.
- 84'FK Zalgiris Vilnius made a substitution in the 84th minute.
In the 84th minute, FK Zalgiris Vilnius brought N. Mihajlovic onto the field to replace P. Golubickas. With a 5-2 advantage, this substitution helped the home team maintain their strength in the final minutes.
- 88'N. Mihajlovic extended his lead to 6-2.
In the 88th minute, N. Mihajlovic scored for FK Zalgiris Vilnius after an assist from S. Bilenkyi, extending the lead to 6-2 against Dinamo Tbilisi. FK Zalgiris Vilnius were building a huge advantage in the final minutes.
- 90'S. Bilenkyi extended the lead to 7-2.
In the 90th minute, S. Bilenkyi scored for FK Zalgiris Vilnius after an assist from B. Teixeira, making the score 7-2. The home team continued to increase their lead in the final minutes.
- 90+1'Y. Kendysh received a yellow card in the 90+1 minute.
In the 90+1 minute, Y. Kendysh of FK Zalgiris Vilnius received a yellow card. The home team was still leading Dinamo Tbilisi 7-2 at the end of the match.
- 90+3'FK Zalgiris Vilnius makes a substitution in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, S. Mamatsashvili came on as a substitute for D. Franke of FK Zalgiris Vilnius. This was a last-minute substitution, as the match was nearing its end.
- 90+3'FK Zalgiris Vilnius makes a substitution in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, FK Zalgiris Vilnius brought K. Upstas onto the field to replace D. Sesplaukis. With the lead at 7-2, this was a last-minute substitution.
- 90+3'M. Captain came on in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, FK Zalgiris Vilnius made a substitution: M. Capan came on to replace N. Petkovic. This was a last-minute adjustment, when the home team held a significant advantage.
- 90+7'M. Vatsadze received a yellow card in injury time.
In the 90+7th minute, M. Vatsadze of Dinamo Tbilisi received a yellow card. Dinamo Tbilisi were trailing FK Zalgiris Vilnius 7-2 in the final minutes of the match.
- KTEnd: FK Zalgiris Vilnius 7-2 Dinamo Tbilisi
The match ended with a score of 7-2.
Updated at 01:57 on 31/07/2026
FK Zalgiris Vilnius will face Dinamo Tbilisi in the UEFA Europa Conference League at 00:00 on July 31, 2026, at the FK Žalgiris Stadium. Both teams have been in positive form in recent matches, so this encounter promises to be decided by their ability to maintain consistency and capitalize on crucial moments.
Form lays the foundation for the confrontation.
FK Zalgiris Vilnius enter the match with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in their last 3 games. This run of results suggests the home team is capable of producing effective performances, although inconsistency remains a point to note, as they suffered a defeat during this period.
Meanwhile, Dinamo Tbilisi has a record of 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 3 matches. Their unbeaten run gives the away team a more confident edge in terms of results. However, this advantage will only be significant if Dinamo Tbilisi maintains their focus when playing away from home.
The head-to-head history is balanced but favors Dinamo Tbilisi.
The last three encounters between the two teams show a fairly even playing style. FK Zalgiris Vilnius has yet to win, while the two teams drew twice and Dinamo Tbilisi won once.
This trend suggests that the matches are often closely contested, with the gap between the two sides not being large. However, Dinamo Tbilisi's better record in recent encounters could give the away team more confidence. Conversely, FK Zalgiris Vilnius will need to translate their home advantage into real pressure instead of relying solely on historical factors.
The key lies in the ability to control the game.
Given the recent form of both teams, the match will likely be shaped by how each side controls the tempo. FK Zalgiris Vilnius needs to be more proactive in the early stages to create pressure and avoid being caught off guard. Caution is also important, as a single mistake could quickly cost them their home advantage.
Dinamo Tbilisi has grounds to opt for a balanced approach. Their recent three-match unbeaten streak allows the visitors to maintain confidence, while also waiting for gaps to appear when FK Zalgiris Vilnius pushes forward. The ability to switch from defense to attack will be one of the key factors to watch, although the available data does not yet allow for the determination of specific formations or personnel for both teams.
Pre-match analysis
FK Zalgiris Vilnius have the home advantage and are in good enough form to create a competitive match. However, Dinamo Tbilisi have a more consistent run of results and have also had the better record in the last three encounters.
Overall, this is likely to be a closely contested match with a difficult early outcome. FK Zalgiris Vilnius need to capitalize on the home advantage at FK Žalgiris Stadium, while Dinamo Tbilisi can aim to maintain the solidity they've shown in recent matches. The result will most likely depend on which team controls the game better in crucial moments.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
