"Orange" reminded of an uncomfortable historical fact about the Lithuanian national team before the match.

2025-09-07 13:27 © lff.lt

On Sunday, the Netherlands national football team will play an important World Cup qualifying match in Kaunas.

Before the match against the Lithuanians, the "Oranje" team's journalists introduced their future opponents to their compatriots.

The article states that the Lithuanian team has never played in either the World or European Championships, and the hosts will particularly need to be wary of the visiting striker Memphis Depay, who, by scoring at least one goal, would become the highest scorer in the history of the Netherlands national team. He currently shares this honor with the legendary Robin van Persie (each with 50 goals).

The review highlights that although the Lithuanians have been a member of the FIFA organization since December 1991, both teams have not had the opportunity to test their strength on the field until now.

The Dutch write that the Lithuanians might be angry after the unexpected draw in Thursday's match against Malta (1:1), and it is also reported that the Lithuanian national team lost defender Edgaras Utkus, who received a second yellow card and was suspended.

It is reported that about 1000 "Oranje" fans are planning to arrive in Kaunas, who will join the crowd at the filled Darius and Girėnas Stadium with a capacity of 15,315.

Three Dutch players – Noa Lang, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Tijjani Reijnders – must be cautious and avoid receiving second yellow cards.

In the guest squad, goalkeeper Robin Roefs and midfielder Sem Steijn could make their debuts. Meanwhile, the most dedicated player to the national team from the Netherlands is M. Depay (103 matches).