Gintra Universitetas Women 3-5 Sturm Graz/Stattegg Women: Eight-Goal Thriller Lights Up UEFA Europa League Women

Neutrals were treated to a sensational contest at the university stadium as Gintra Universitetas Women and Sturm Graz/Stattegg Women served up a pulsating 3-5 encounter in the UEFA Europa League Women on 2 September 2026. Both teams attacked relentlessly, and ultimately the Austrian guests claimed a valuable away win with a five-goal display that showcased their firepower.

The match began in breathless fashion. Gintra, representing Lithuania with a mix of homegrown talent and international experience, opened the scoring inside the opening ten minutes, sending a flashing header beyond the Sturm Graz goalkeeper. The joy was short-lived, however, as Sturm responded almost immediately, levelling through a calm low finish in the box following a sustained spell of pressure.

End-to-End First Half

With both defences playing a high line, space opened up behind each backline and forwards on either side had plenty of opportunities to run. Sturm Graz/Stattegg took the lead for the first time just past the half-hour mark when a sweeping team move caught the hosts out of shape. Gintra refused to wilt and equalised once more before half-time with a powerful strike from distance, sending the teams into the break level at 2-2.

The second half followed the same wild pattern. Sturm Graz/Stattegg’s superior transition game began to tell, as they pulled ahead again and then added a fourth goal in the 68th minute with a well-executed corner. Facing a two-goal deficit, Gintra mounted a furious response, and their efforts were rewarded when a defensive mishap allowed the Lithuanian side to cut the gap to 4-3 with fifteen minutes remaining.

Late Drama and Strong Finish

The drama wasn’t finished. With Gintra pushing forward looking for another equaliser, Sturm Graz/Stattegg exploited the open spaces to score their fifth goal on a fast break in the 88th minute, sealing the contest. The visitors, though relieved, were deserving winners on the balance of chances created, while Gintra could take heart from a stubborn attacking display that produced three goals at this level.

For UEFA Europa League Women observers, this fixture was another reminder of the expanding competitive depth across the continent. The win gives Sturm Graz/Stattegg a platform in the group stage, while Gintra will need points from their remaining fixtures to keep their European ambitions alive.