Match report
Albania Stuns Ukraine 2-1 in UEFA Nations League
Ukraine
1–2
FT
Albania
Sep 7, 2024
Albania stunned Ukraine with a 2-1 victory in the UEFA Nations League. Yaroslav Konoplia gave Ukraine the lead, but goals from Ardian Ismajli and Jasir Asani secured the win for Albania, despite Ukraine's late push.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Ukraine 1-2 Albania
- • Yaroslav Konoplia (Ukraine) opened the scoring at 49'
- • Ardian Ismajli (Albania) equalized at 54'
- • Jasir Asani (Albania) secured the win at 66'
- • Albania's Jasir Asani received a yellow card at 68'
- • Albania's Thomas Strakosha received a yellow card at 90'
Lineups
Ukraine
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 12 A. Trubin (G)
- 2 Y. Konoplia (D)
- 13 I. Zabarnyi (D)
- 22 M. Matviienko (D)
- 16 V. Mykolenko (D)
- 18 V. Brazhko (M)
- 15 V. Tsyhankov (M)
- 14 H. Sudakov (M)
- 10 M. Shaparenko (M)
- 21 V. Kabaiev (M)
- 9 R. Yaremchuk (F)
Substitutes
- 7 A. Yarmolenko
- 20 O. Pikhalionok
- 11 V. Vanat
- 17 O. Zinchenko
- 8 R. Malinovskyi
- 3 V. Bondar
- 5 S. Sydorchuk
- 19 O. Tymchyk
- 23 A. Lunin
- 6 T. Stepanenko
- 4 M. Talovierov
- 1 H. Bushchan
Albania
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Strakosha (G)
- 4 E. Hysaj (D)
- 18 A. Ismajli (D)
- 5 M. Kumbulla (D)
- 3 M. Mitaj (D)
- 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
- 21 K. Asllani (M)
- 9 J. Asani (M)
- 14 Q. Laçi (M)
- 10 N. Bajrami (M)
- 7 R. Manaj (F)
Substitutes
- 16 M. Berisha
- 8 A. Hoxha
- 22 A. Abrashi
- 17 A. Hadroj
- 19 S. Spahiu
- 15 T. Seferi
- 13 E. Mihaj
- 11 M. Uzuni
- 12 S. Simoni
- 2 I. Balliu
- 23 A. Sherri
- 6 A. Bajrami
Timeline
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49' Ukraine Goal · Normal GoalY. Konoplia · Assist: V. Mykolenko
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54' Albania Goal · Normal GoalArdian Ismajli
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66' Albania Goal · Normal GoalJasir Asani · Assist: R. Manaj
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68' Albania Card · Yellow CardJasir Asani
Foul
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72' Ukraine subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Sudakov · On: Andriy Yarmolenko
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72' Ukraine subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Kabaev · On: O. Pikhalyonok
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73' Ukraine subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Shaparenko · On: V. Vanat
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73' Albania subst · Substitution 1Off: Qazim Laci · On: M. Berisha
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77' Albania subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Bajrami · On: A. Hoxha
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81' Ukraine subst · Substitution 4Off: V. Tsygankov · On: O. Zinchenko
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81' Ukraine subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Brazhko · On: R. Malinovskyi
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90' Albania Card · Yellow CardThomas Strakosha
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Ukraine | Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 81% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 12 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 484 | 347 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 6 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 421 | 281 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ukraine took the lead through a goal from Yaroslav Konoplia, but Albanian captain Ardian Ismajli quickly equalized just five minutes later.
- ▸ Jasir Asani's goal in the 66th minute was a turning point, giving Albania the lead and the momentum they needed to secure the victory.