Lithuania U21 0-3 Scotland U21

Scott Arfield (right) was on target for the Scots

Falkirk midfielder Scott Arfield was on target as Scotland's U21s recorded a convincing win over Lithuania.

Arfield put Billy Stark's side ahead in the fourth minute when he headed home past goalkeeper Giedrius Arlauskis.

Ross McCormack doubled the visitors' lead six minutes before the break after a mazy run and smart finish.

Kevin McDonald grabbed the third when he pounced on Arlauskis' fumble to boost Scotland's hopes of qualifying for the Euro 2009 finals.

Scotland's win was soured by an injury to Aberdeen's Charlie Mulgrew, who was stretchered off in the 28th minute after challenging for the ball.

The victory in Marijampole moves Scotland up to second in Group 6 on goal difference, with 13 points, two behind leaders Finland.

"We had good control in the game and great chances. You can't really ask for more than that," said a delighted Stark.

The Scots have two games left to secure qualification for the finals in Sweden.

The 10 group winners and four best runners-up will make up the play-offs for next summer's finals but Stark would not be drawn on whether he felt his side would be involved.

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Lithuania U21: Arlauskis, Freidgeimas, Klimavicius, Gnedojus, Slavickas, Cinikas (Matulevicius 60), Fridrikas, Leimonas (Birskys 78), Vysniauskas (Papsys 46), Valskis, Razulis. Subs Not Used: Vertelis, Vaitkunas, Kuklys, Urbsys.

Booked: Leimonas, Klimavicius

Scotland U21: MacDonald, Caddis, Wallace, McArthur, Cuthbert, Considine, Lennon, Arfield (Robertson 64), Ross McCormack, McDonald (Dorrans 82), Mulgrew (Elliot 28). Subs Not Used: McLean, Mitchell, Darren McCormack, Conroy.

Booked: Caddis, Considine

Goals: Arfield 4, Ross McCormack 39, McDonald 60.

Att: 1,000