Ghana striker Patrick Twumasi played part in his side's goalless draw with Zalgiri in the first leg of the UEFA champions league second qualifying round.
The 22-year old lasted 72 minutes on pitch before he was replaced by midfielder Despotovic.
Twumasi was impressive as Astana dominated play with a chunk of the possession, hitting as many as seven shots on target but could not find the all important away goal in Vilnius.
Astana reached the group phase of the champions league last season and are eager to replicate the same feat this term.