Lithuania played an impressive 1-1 EURO 2008 qualifying tie with world champions Italy on Sept. 2, taking the lead in the Group B opener. Although many were surprised with the result, Lithuanian coach Algimantas Liubinskas said his team deserved the tie."Our tactics worked," he told the press. "It was a great result to begin the campaign with, although I can't say I am totally happy. We showed about 70 percent of our potential." The team's next game will be at home against Scotland. Tomas Danilevicius scored the single goal for Lithuania, but shared the praise with his team mates. "The team...
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