Albania U21 vs Kosovo U21, 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying, Group Stage
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Albania U21 are hosting Kosovo U21
at Elbasan Arena, Elbasan, Albania, starting on
. The match is a part of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 10': Ernest Muci (Albania U21) is shown the yellow card.
- 13': Valmir Veliu (Kosovo U21) is shown the yellow card.
- 17': Sergio Kalaj (Albania U21) is shown the yellow card.
- 32': Goal! Albania U21 0, Kosovo U21 1. Erolind Krasniqi (Kosovo U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 37': Substitution, Albania U21. Eljon Toci replaces Arinaldo Rrapaj.
- 43': Jurgen Celhaka (Albania U21) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Albania U21 0, Kosovo U21 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Albania U21 0, Kosovo U21 1.
- 45': Substitution, Albania U21. Tedi Cara replaces Sergio Kalaj.
- 56': Erolind Krasniqi (Kosovo U21) is shown the yellow card.
- 56': Substitution, Kosovo U21. Art Smakaj replaces Erolind Krasniqi.
- 60': Albion Marku (Albania U21) is shown the yellow card.
- 74': Substitution, Kosovo U21. Ardit Tahiri replaces Valmir Veliu.
- 82': Ilir Krasniqi (Kosovo U21) is shown the yellow card.
- 85': Penalty saved! Marsel Ismajlgeci (Albania U21) fails to capitalise on this great opportunity, right footed shot saved in the centre of the goal.
- 87': Substitution, Albania U21. Flamur Ruci replaces Bernard Karrica.
- 87': Substitution, Kosovo U21. Eduart Ibrahimi replaces Altin Zeqiri.
- 87': Substitution, Kosovo U21. Egzon Rexhaj replaces Leard Sadriu.
- 87': Substitution, Kosovo U21. Mal Mehmeti replaces Baton Zabërgja.
- 90'+5': Goal! Albania U21 1, Kosovo U21 1. Flamur Ruci (Albania U21) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jurgen Celhaka.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Albania U21 1, Kosovo U21 1.
- 0': Match ends, Albania U21 1, Kosovo U21 1.
Game Information
Competition: UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying
Venue: Elbasan Arena
Location: Elbasan, Albania
Attendance: 350
Venue: Elbasan Arena
Location: Elbasan, Albania
Attendance: 350
EURO U-21 Qualifying Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway U21 | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Israel U21 | 5 | -1 | 6 |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina U21 | 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 4 | Netherlands U21 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
Line-Ups
Albania U21 (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Bruno Puja (GK) |
| 2 | Sergio Kalaj  |
| 5 | Adolf Selmani |
| 3 | Mario Mitaj |
| 14 | Marsel Ismajlgeci |
| 21 | Jurgen Celhaka |
| 6 | Erdis Kraja |
| 22 | Albion Marku |
| 11 | Bernard Karrica |
| 20 | Ernest Muçi |
| 8 | Arinaldo Rrapaj |
Kosovo U21 (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Nreca-Bisinger (GK) |
| 4 | Valon Zumberi |
| 5 | Leard Sadriu |
| 2 | Andi Hoti |
| 10 | Qendrim Zyba |
| 15 | Ilir Krasniqi |
| 17 | Erolind Krasniqi |
| 3 | Arbnor Aliu |
| 7 | Valmir Veliu |
| 9 | Baton Zabërgja |
| 23 | Altin Zeqiri |
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