FK Kauno Žalgiris claimed a 1-0 win over Beşiktaş in the Europa League playoff round, with the decisive goal arriving after the hour. It was a disciplined, counter-attacking display from the home side against a Beşiktaş team that controlled the ball throughout.
The game was still goalless when Renan Oliveira struck in the 64th minute to put Kauno Žalgiris ahead. Beşiktaş pressed for an equaliser but could not convert their pressure into a goal, with Anthony Kalik booked in the 28th minute and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz going into the book late on.
The stats show just how much Beşiktaş dominated: they had 71% possession and four shots on target to Kauno's two. Yet Kauno took their chance when it mattered and held on, making their limited opportunities count.
