Match report
Czech Republic Defeats Albania 2-0 in Nations League
Czech Republic
2–0
FT
Albania
Oct 11, 2024
The Czech Republic emerged victorious, defeating Albania 2-0 in a compelling UEFA Nations League match. T. Chory scored twice, securing a well-deserved win for the Czech side. The game was marked by early and late goals, which stifled Albania's attempts to level the score. Despite a yellow card and several substitutions, Albania could not find an equalizer.
Key Facts
- • T. Chory scored both goals for the Czech Republic at 3' and 63'
- • Vladimír Coufal provided an assist for the second goal
- • M. Daku received a yellow card for Albania in the 44th minute
- • Albania made multiple substitutions but could not find the net
- • The match ended with a 2-0 scoreline in favor of the Czech Republic
Lineups
Czech Republic
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Kovář (G)
- 5 V. Coufal (D)
- 6 M. Vitík (D)
- 3 T. Holeš (D)
- 8 J. Bořil (D)
- 22 T. Souček (M)
- 12 L. Červ (M)
- 17 V. Černý (M)
- 15 P. Šulc (M)
- 14 L. Provod (M)
- 19 T. Chorý (F)
Substitutes
- 9 A. Hložek
- 11 J. Kuchta
- 20 O. Lingr
- 10 T. Čvančara
- 21 A. Král
- 13 V. Kušej
- 23 M. Jedlička
- 2 O. Zmrzlý
- 7 J. Kliment
- 16 A. Kinský
- 4 R. Hranáč
- 18 L. Kalvach
Albania
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 T. Strakosha (G)
- 4 E. Hysaj (D)
- 18 A. Ismajli (D)
- 6 M. Kumbulla (D)
- 3 M. Mitaj (D)
- 14 Q. Laçi (M)
- 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
- 9 J. Asani (M)
- 8 K. Asllani (M)
- 10 N. Bajrami (M)
- 19 M. Daku (F)
Substitutes
- 11 I. Tuci
- 21 A. Hoxha
- 15 T. Seferi
- 17 E. Muçi
- 5 A. Ajeti
- 23 A. Sherri
- 7 A. Pajaziti
- 2 I. Balliu
- 16 A. Hadroj
- 13 E. Mihaj
- 22 A. Abrashi
- 12 E. Kastrati
Timeline
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3' Czech Republic Goal · Normal GoalT. Chory
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44' Albania Card · Yellow CardM. Daku
Foul
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63' Czech Republic Goal · Normal GoalT. Chory · Assist: Vladimír Coufal
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65' Albania subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Daku · On: I. Tuci
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65' Albania subst · Substitution 2Off: Jasir Asani · On: A. Hoxha
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69' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Cerny · On: A. Hlozek
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79' Albania subst · Substitution 3Off: Qazim Laci · On: T. Seferi
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82' Czech Republic Card · Yellow CardA. Hlozek
Foul
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87' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Chory · On: J. Kuchta
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88' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Provod · On: O. Lingr
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88' Albania subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Bajrami · On: E. Muçi
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90'+2 Czech Republic subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Sulc · On: T. Čvančara
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90'+2 Czech Republic subst · Substitution 5Off: Lukáš Červ · On: A. Kral
Match Stats
| Stat | Czech Republic | Albania |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 80% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 7 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 525 | 343 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 4 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 433 | 273 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ T. Chory's early goal at 3' set the tone for a confident Czech performance
- ▸ The second goal by T. Chory at 63' solidified the Czech lead, dampening Albania's hopes of a comeback