Match report

Kosovo Defeats Cyprus 4-0 in UEFA Nations League

Cyprus
Cyprus
0–4
FT
Kosovo
Kosovo
Sep 9, 2024

In a standout performance, Kosovo defeated Cyprus 4-0 in the UEFA Nations League. Vedat Muriqi was the standout player, scoring twice within the first 21 minutes, including a penalty. The victory was sealed with further goals from A. Rrahmani and Lumbardh Dellova, securing Kosovo's position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Kosovo 4-0 Cyprus
  • • Vedat Muriqi scored two goals (9th and 21st minutes)
  • • A. Rrahmani added a third goal in the 48th minute
  • • Lumbardh Dellova scored the fourth goal in the 55th minute
  • • M. Tzionis received a yellow card for Cyprus in the 36th minute
  • • Fidan Aliti received a yellow card for Kosovo in the 45th minute

Lineups

Cyprus

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Mall (G)
  • 2 A. Karo (D)
  • 6 A. Gogić (D)
  • 3 H. Kyprianou (D)
  • 5 A. Panagiotou
  • 18 K. Artymatas (M)
  • 20 G. Kastanos (M)
  • 4 N. Ioannou (M)
  • 21 M. Tzionis (F)
  • 14 G. Malekkides (F)
  • 9 I. Pittas (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 S. Andreou
  • 19 K. Laifis
  • 7 Anderson Correia
  • 10 L. Loizou
  • 15 D. Spoljaric
  • 22 N. Michael
  • 11 A. Kakoullis
  • 17 N. Panagiotou
  • 8 A. Katsantonis
  • 13 D. Demetriou
  • 12 A. Chrysostomou
  • 23 M. Ilia

Kosovo

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 V. Bekaj (G)
  • 2 F. Hadergjonaj (D)
  • 13 Amir Rrahmani (D)
  • 3 F. Aliti (D)
  • 21 D. Rrudhani (D)
  • 6 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
  • 19 L. Emërllahu (M)
  • 14 V. Berisha (M)
  • 17 E. Krasniqi (F)
  • 18 V. Muriqi (F)
  • 7 M. Rashica (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 L. Dellova
  • 9 Albion Rrahmani
  • 4 I. Krasniqi
  • 20 E. Sahiti
  • 15 E. Bujupi
  • 11 F. Asllani
  • 23 L. Paqarada
  • 1 F. Maloku
  • 22 A. Selmani
  • 16 I. Avdyli

Timeline

  1. Kosovo
    9' Kosovo Goal · Penalty
    Vedat Muriqi
  2. Kosovo
    21' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    Vedat Muriqi · Assist: D. Rrudhani
  3. Cyprus
    36' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tzionis

    Foul

  4. Kosovo
    45'+1 Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Fidan Aliti

    Handball

  5. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fidan Aliti · On: Lumbardh Dellova
  6. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vedat Muriqi · On: A. Rrahmani
  7. Kosovo
    48' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Rrahmani · Assist: M. Rashica
  8. Kosovo
    55' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    Lumbardh Dellova · Assist: D. Rrudhani
  9. Cyprus
    58' Cyprus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Malekkides · On: Anderson Correia
  10. Cyprus
    62' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    Ioannis Pittas

    Argument

  11. Cyprus
    65' Cyprus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Tzionis · On: L. Loizou
  12. Kosovo
    70' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: Ilir Krasniqi
  13. Kosovo
    70' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Rashica · On: E. Sahiti
  14. Cyprus
    71' Cyprus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Ioannou · On: D. Spoljaric
  15. Kosovo
    87' Kosovo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lindon Emërllahu · On: E. Bujupi

Match Stats

Stat Cyprus Kosovo
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 83%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 375 515
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 2 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 303 430
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kosovo took the lead early with Vedat Muriqi's penalty kick in the 9th minute, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The early second goal by Muriqi in the 21st minute confirmed Kosovo's dominance, making it a 2-0 game before the half.