Match report

Georgia Defeats Albania 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Albania
Albania
0–1
FT
Georgia
Georgia
Sep 10, 2024

Georgia stunned Albania with a narrow 1-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League clash, thanks to a crucial goal from Giorgi Kochorashvili in the 71st minute. Albania made several substitutions in the second half, including A. Hoxha and R. Manaj, but failed to break Georgia's defensive line.

Key Facts

  • • Giorgi Kochorashvili scored the only goal for Georgia in the 71st minute
  • • O. Kiteishvili provided the assist for the goal
  • • Albania made multiple substitutions, including A. Hoxha, R. Manaj, and Jasir Asani
  • • Georgia's O. Kiteishvili and G. Chakvetadze received yellow cards
  • • Albania's M. Uzuni also received a yellow card

Lineups

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)
  • 10 N. Bajrami (M)
  • 8 A. Hoxha (M)
  • 7 R. Manaj (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Q. Laçi
  • 15 T. Seferi
  • 19 S. Spahiu
  • 11 M. Uzuni
  • 17 A. Hadroj
  • 23 A. Sherri
  • 22 A. Abrashi
  • 16 M. Berisha
  • 2 I. Balliu
  • 13 E. Mihaj
  • 6 A. Bajrami
  • 12 S. Simoni

Georgia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 12 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 15 G. Gvelesiani (D)
  • 4 G. Kashia (D)
  • 3 L. Dvali (D)
  • 2 O. Kakabadze (M)
  • 6 G. Kochorashvili (M)
  • 10 G. Chakvetadze (M)
  • 17 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 14 L. Lochoshvili (M)
  • 22 G. Mikautadze (F)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Z. Davitashvili
  • 8 B. Zivzivadze
  • 18 S. Altunashvili
  • 16 I. Azarovi
  • 21 S. Goglichidze
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili
  • 1 G. Loria
  • 20 S. Nonikashvili
  • 11 S. Lobjanidze
  • 5 J. Tabidze
  • 19 L. Gadrani
  • 23 L. Gugeshashvili

Timeline

  1. Albania
    61' Albania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Hoxha · On: Qazim Laci
  2. Georgia
    71' Georgia Goal · Normal Goal
    Giorgi Kochorashvili · Assist: O. Kiteishvili
  3. Albania
    72' Albania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Manaj · On: T. Seferi
  4. Albania
    73' Albania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jasir Asani · On: S. Spahiu
  5. Georgia
    75' Georgia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Kvaratskhelia · On: Z. Davitashvili
  6. Albania
    81' Albania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Bajrami · On: M. Uzuni
  7. Georgia
    84' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    O. Kiteishvili

    Foul

  8. Georgia
    86' Georgia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: B. Zivzivadze
  9. Georgia
    88' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    G. Chakvetadze

    Foul

  10. Albania
    89' Albania Card · Yellow Card
    M. Uzuni

    Foul

  11. Georgia
    90'+3 Georgia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Giorgi Kochorashvili · On: S. Altunashvili

Match Stats

Stat Albania Georgia
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 89% 88%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 560 579
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 0 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 496 507
Shots Inside Box 2 7
Saves 2 0
Shots Outside Box 6 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Giorgi Kochorashvili's goal in the 71st minute shifted momentum in Georgia's favor, securing the win
  • ▸ The subsequent substitutions by Albania failed to produce a response, as Georgia held their defensive line