The Albanian national team won 1\u20130 in Andorra in the penultimate match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, securing second place which leads to the Play-Off, helped also by England\u2019s 2\u20130 victory against Serbia.<\/p>\n
This is a historic achievement for the Albanian national team under coach Sylvinho.<\/p>\n
The first half ended 0\u20130, while in the second half Albania significantly improved its performance.<\/p>\n
In the 67th minute, Myrto Uzuni made an incursion down the right and delivered a brilliant assist to Kristjan Asllani, who scored the winning goal for the Red and Blacks.<\/p>\n
Albania\u2019s official lineup:<\/p>\n
Strakosha; Hysaj, Gjimshiti (C), Ajeti, Mitaj; Asllani, La\u00e7i, Shehu; Broja, Hoxha, Manaj.<\/p>\n
Coach: Sylvinho<\/p>\n
Match highlights minute by minute<\/p>\n
80\u2019 \u2013 Albania controls the game and develops excellent passing play in midfield.<\/p>\n
77\u2019 \u2013 Indrit Tuci replaces Rey Manaj.<\/p>\n
75\u2019 \u2013 Yellow card for Aron Rodrigo Tapia after a tactical foul.<\/p>\n
71\u2019 \u2013 Ball possession: 28% Andorra \u2013 72% Albania.<\/p>\n
67\u2019 \u2013 GOAL! Quick counterattack with Uzuni down the right, who finds Asllani, and the latter scores calmly into the net.<\/p>\n
60\u2019 \u2013 Nedim Bajrami replaces Qazim La\u00e7i.<\/p>\n
59\u2019 \u2013 Armando Broja leaves the field, replaced by Myrto Uzuni.<\/p>\n
55\u2019 \u2013 Arlind Ajeti receives a yellow card for holding his opponent during a duel.<\/p>\n
46\u2019 \u2013 The first half ends 0\u20130.<\/p>\n
45+1\u2019 \u2013 Berat Gjimshiti\u2019s header hits the crossbar after a cross into the six-yard box.<\/p>\n
45\u2019 \u2013 One minute of added time.<\/p>\n
39\u2019 \u2013 Yellow card for Eric Izquierdo of Andorra.<\/p>\n
37\u2019 \u2013 Armando Broja sends a beautiful ball inside the box, but the defender clears the danger.<\/p>\n
35\u2019 \u2013 Rey Manaj shoots from inside the box, but the attempt is brilliantly blocked and ends in a corner.<\/p>\n
33\u2019 \u2013 Pau Babot tries to find a free teammate inside the box, but Thomas Strakosha comes out and clears.<\/p>\n
31\u2019 \u2013 Well-organized play by Andorra with short passes trying to find gaps in Albania\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n
28\u2019 \u2013 Aron Rodrigo Tapia shoots from near the area, but the ball flies over the crossbar.<\/p>\n
22\u2019 \u2013 Rey Manaj wastes a chance by shooting into the defender\u2019s back.<\/p>\n
17\u2019 \u2013 Kristjan Asllani takes a free kick; his shot flies just over the bar.<\/p>\n
12\u2019 \u2013 Rey Manaj controls the ball after a precise cross in the box, but his shot is unintentionally blocked by a teammate.<\/p>\n
8\u2019 \u2013 Deep ball from Ajeti, but Rey Manaj cannot reach it\u2014goal kick for Andorra.<\/p>\n
0\u2019 \u2013 Romanian referee Hora\u021biu Fe\u0219nic whistles for kick-off \u2014 Andorra vs. Albania has begun.<\/p>\n
Before the match, emotional moments took place as thousands of Albanian fans sang the national anthem in unison, creating an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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