Match report
Kosovo Defeats Cyprus 4-0 in UEFA Nations League
Cyprus
0–4
FT
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
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9' Kosovo Goal · PenaltyVedat Muriqi -
21' Kosovo Goal · Normal GoalVedat Muriqi · Assist: D. Rrudhani -
36' Cyprus Card · Yellow CardM. TzionisFoul
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45'+1 Kosovo Card · Yellow CardFidan AlitiHandball
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46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1Off: Fidan Aliti · On: Lumbardh Dellova -
46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2Off: Vedat Muriqi · On: A. Rrahmani -
48' Kosovo Goal · Normal GoalA. Rrahmani · Assist: M. Rashica -
55' Kosovo Goal · Normal GoalLumbardh Dellova · Assist: D. Rrudhani -
58' Cyprus subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Malekkides · On: Anderson Correia -
62' Cyprus Card · Yellow CardIoannis PittasArgument
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65' Cyprus subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Tzionis · On: L. Loizou -
70' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: Ilir Krasniqi -
70' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Rashica · On: E. Sahiti -
71' Cyprus subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Ioannou · On: D. Spoljaric -
87' Kosovo subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.