Dinamo Tbilisi wins convincingly, FK Zalgiris Vilnius suffers defeat in the qualifying round.
Dinamo Tbilisi defeated FK Zalgiris Vilnius 3-0 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, with goals from Kurdic, Santos, and Ugrekhelidze; while the visitors left Tbilisi with a heavy defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Dinamo Tbilisi hosts FK Zalgiris Vilnius.
- 14'N. Kurdic puts Dinamo Tbilisi ahead.
In the 14th minute, N. Kurdic scored to give Dinamo Tbilisi a 1-0 lead.
- 26'Leo Santos helps Dinamo Tbilisi extend their lead.
In the 26th minute, Leo Santos scored, helping Dinamo Tbilisi double their lead against FK Zalgiris Vilnius, making the score 2-0.
- 30 minutesN. Ugrekhelidze increased the score to 3-0.
In the 30th minute, N. Ugrekhelidze scored, extending Dinamo Tbilisi's lead to 3-0 against FK Zalgiris Vilnius. The home team is dominating the game.
- 36'D. Franke received a yellow card in the 36th minute.
In the 36th minute, D. Franke of FK Zalgiris Vilnius received a yellow card while Dinamo Tbilisi was leading 3-0.
- 44'D. Koy Lupano received a yellow card.
In the 44th minute, D. Koy Lupano (FK Zalgiris Vilnius) received a yellow card. This was FK Zalgiris Vilnius' second yellow card in the first half, while Dinamo Tbilisi was leading 3-0.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 3-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 63'Dinamo Tbilisi makes personnel changes.
In the 63rd minute, K. Kakashvili came on as a substitute for B. Osei of Dinamo Tbilisi. The home team was leading 3-0, and this substitution could help refresh the lineup for the remainder of the match.
- 68'FK Zalgiris Vilnius makes personnel adjustments.
In the 68th minute, M. Capan came on as a substitute for I. Lytvynenko of FK Zalgiris Vilnius. This was a notable change as the visiting team was trailing Dinamo Tbilisi 3-0.
- 68'FK Zalgiris Vilnius made a substitution in the 68th minute.
In the 68th minute, FK Zalgiris Vilnius made a substitution: M. Vareika came on for N. Petkovic. The change was made as the visiting team was struggling against Dinamo Tbilisi.
- 68'Dinamo Tbilisi made a substitution in the 68th minute.
In the 68th minute, L. Kharabadze came on as a substitute for T. Kvaratskhelia of Dinamo Tbilisi. The home team was leading 3-0, so this substitution could help them maintain their advantage for the remainder of the match.
- 74'M. Capan received a yellow card in the 74th minute.
In the 74th minute, M. Capan (FK Zalgiris Vilnius) received a yellow card. This was another unfavorable sign for FK Zalgiris Vilnius, who were already trailing Dinamo Tbilisi 3-0.
- 79'FK Zalgiris Vilnius made a substitution in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, FK Zalgiris Vilnius made a substitution, with N. Mihajlovic coming on to replace P. Golubickas. Mihajlovic's appearance gave the away team more options for the remainder of the match.
- 79'FK Zalgiris Vilnius makes personnel adjustments.
In the 79th minute, FK Zalgiris Vilnius made a substitution: S. Mamatsashvili came on, and D. Franke left the field. This was a late-game personnel change.
- 80'Dinamo Tbilisi made a substitution in the 80th minute.
In the 80th minute, M. Vatsadze came on as a substitute for A. Kalandadze of Dinamo Tbilisi. The home team made the substitution while leading FK Zalgiris Vilnius 3-0.
- 80'Dinamo Tbilisi made a substitution in the 80th minute.
In the 80th minute, L. Tsikolia came on as a substitute for P. Psaltis for Dinamo Tbilisi. The home team was leading FK Zalgiris Vilnius 3-0 and could have been more proactive in the final minutes.
- 80'N. Tkalia comes on, Dinamo Tbilisi makes a substitution.
In the 80th minute, Dinamo Tbilisi brought N. Tkalia onto the field to replace M. Do Couto. The home team continued to make personnel changes while leading FK Zalgiris Vilnius 3-0.
- 90'FK Zalgiris Vilnius made a substitution in the 90th minute.
In the 90th minute, G. Jarusevicius came on as a substitute for B. Teixeira for FK Zalgiris Vilnius. The visiting team made the substitution while trailing Dinamo Tbilisi 3-0.
- KTEnd: Dinamo Tbilisi 3-0 FK Zalgiris Vilnius
The match ended with a score of 3-0.
Updated at 01:52 on 24/07/2026
Match information
Dinamo Tbilisi will face FK Zalgiris Vilnius in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The match will take place at 00:00 on July 24, 2026, at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium.
This is a fairly evenly matched contest, with Dinamo Tbilisi unbeaten in their last two games, and FK Zalgiris Vilnius entering the match with a streak of two consecutive wins. The difference in form could be a key factor in how the two teams approach the match.
Dinamo Tbilisi maintains its unbeaten record.
Dinamo Tbilisi has one win and one draw in their last two matches. This result shows that the home team is maintaining a minimum level of stability ahead of this important clash, although the streak is not long enough to make a comprehensive assessment of their current strength.
A positive point for Dinamo Tbilisi is that they are not entering the match after a defeat. That form could help the home team maintain confidence, especially when playing at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium. However, having only one win in their last two matches also shows that Dinamo Tbilisi needs to improve their ability to turn balanced games into favorable results.
In terms of their approach to the match, Dinamo Tbilisi will likely prioritize defensive solidity in the early stages. A well-controlled game will help the home team limit pressure from an opponent who is in better form in terms of results.
FK Zalgiris Vilnius build momentum with two wins.
FK Zalgiris Vilnius have won both of their last two matches. This is a better run of results than Dinamo Tbilisi and gives the visitors a psychological advantage at the start of the season.
Two consecutive wins could give FK Zalgiris Vilnius a more proactive approach. The visitors have grounds to maintain a confident style of play, while also putting pressure on Dinamo Tbilisi's organizational capabilities. However, positive form does not equate to an absolute advantage, as the match is taking place on Dinamo Tbilisi's home ground.
The challenge for FK Zalgiris Vilnius is to translate the momentum from their recent matches into control of the game. If they take too many risks, the visitors could create space for Dinamo Tbilisi to exploit. Conversely, the right amount of initiative will help FK Zalgiris Vilnius capitalize on their winning streak.
A balanced confrontation
In their most recent recorded encounter, Dinamo Tbilisi and FK Zalgiris Vilnius drew. Neither team won that match, so this pairing doesn't show a clear advantage for either side.
The draw also makes the outcome on the field even more unpredictable. Dinamo Tbilisi has the home advantage and an unbeaten record, while FK Zalgiris Vilnius boasts a streak of two consecutive wins. Both teams have their own reasons to pursue a positive game.
The key point in the approach
The available data does not provide tactical diagrams, expected lineups, or lists of absent players. Therefore, the focus of the analysis lies in each team's ability to maintain consistency and capitalize on opportunities, rather than asserting a specific tactical approach.
For Dinamo Tbilisi, the key is to translate home advantage into control of the game. The home team needs to prevent FK Zalgiris Vilnius from capitalizing on the confidence gained from their two consecutive wins.
Meanwhile, FK Zalgiris Vilnius needs to maintain a balance between attacking prowess and risk management. Their good run of form is a significant advantage, but the visitors still need to adapt to the pressure of playing at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium.
Pre-match analysis
Dinamo Tbilisi has the home advantage and an unbeaten record in their last two matches, while FK Zalgiris Vilnius boasts a winning streak. The draw in their last encounter further reinforces the image of a match that is unlikely to produce a clear-cut victory.
Overall, the match could be decided by which team maintains better focus in crucial moments. Dinamo Tbilisi needs to capitalize on their consistency, while FK Zalgiris Vilnius must prove that their two-game winning streak can be extended under different circumstances.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).