Alternatyvus FK Overwhelmed as FK Garliava Romp to Lithuanian Cup Victory

FK Garliava delivered a dominant away performance to defeat Alternatyvus FK 3-0 in the Lithuanian Cup on April 30, 2026, advancing confidently to the next round. The visitors controlled the match from start to finish at Alternatyvus’ home ground in Vilnius.

The opening goal came in the 22nd minute when Garliava winger Tomas Kvedaras cut inside from the left flank and curled a precise shot into the far corner. Alternatyvus struggled to create clear chances against a disciplined Garliava backline, and the visitors doubled their lead just before halftime through a powerful header from a corner.

Match Flow

Alternatyvus attempted to rally after the break, but Garliava’s midfield dominated possession and limited the home side to speculative long-range efforts. The third goal arrived in the 74th minute when Garliava striker Mantas Paulauskas latched onto a through ball and slotted low past the goalkeeper.

Key Tactical Points

• Garliava’s pressing game forced Alternatyvus into 12 turnovers in the first half alone.
• Set-piece execution was decisive: Garliava scored from a corner and a free kick delivery.
• Alternatyvus’s 4-2-3-1 formation failed to connect between midfield and attack, leaving striker Lukas Petraitis isolated.

Standout Players

FK Garliava: Midfielder Andrius Simkus earned man of the match honors with two assists and tireless box-to-box running. Alternatyvus FK: Goalkeeper Marius Zutautas made seven saves to prevent an even larger defeat.

Cup Context

FK Garliava, a side from the Lithuanian second tier, now progress to the Round of 16, where they could face a top-division opponent. Alternatyvus, playing in the regional third division, exit the competition but showed fighting spirit despite the scoreline. The Lithuanian Cup remains one of the most open national competitions currently underway.