Match report

Albania Defeats Georgia 1-0 in UEFA Nations League Clash

Georgia
Georgia
0–1
FT
Albania
Albania
Oct 14, 2024

Albania secured a narrow victory over Georgia with a 1-0 win in their UEFA Nations League match. Kristjan Asllani's goal in the 48th minute proved decisive as Albania held on to their lead despite several late substitutions and cautions.

Key Facts

  • • Albania won 1-0 over Georgia
  • • Kristjan Asllani scored the only goal at the 48th minute
  • • I. Tuci provided the assist for Asllani's goal
  • • L. Dvali and M. Daku received yellow cards for fouls and time-wasting respectively
  • • Late substitutions included Mario Mitaj and Luka Lochoshvili

Lineups

Georgia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 2 O. Kakabadze (D)
  • 4 G. Kashia (D)
  • 3 L. Dvali (D)
  • 14 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 9 Z. Davitashvili (M)
  • 17 O. Kiteishvili (M)
  • 10 G. Chakvetadze (M)
  • 22 G. Mikautadze (F)
  • 8 B. Zivzivadze (F)
  • 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 G. Tsitaishvili
  • 19 L. Shengelia
  • 13 G. Gocholeishvili
  • 20 S. Nonikashvili
  • 21 S. Goglichidze
  • 16 G. Guliashvili
  • 1 G. Loria
  • 23 L. Gugeshashvili
  • 15 G. Gvelesiani
  • 18 S. Altunashvili
  • 5 S. Kverkvelia

Albania

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Strakosha (G)
  • 2 I. Balliu (D)
  • 18 A. Ismajli (D)
  • 5 A. Ajeti (D)
  • 3 M. Mitaj (D)
  • 20 Y. Ramadani (M)
  • 8 K. Asllani (M)
  • 9 J. Asani (M)
  • 14 Q. Laçi (M)
  • 10 N. Bajrami (M)
  • 11 I. Tuci (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Daku
  • 15 T. Seferi
  • 21 A. Hoxha
  • 6 M. Kumbulla
  • 4 E. Hysaj
  • 12 E. Kastrati
  • 23 A. Sherri
  • 22 A. Abrashi
  • 7 F. Fetai
  • 16 A. Hadroj
  • 17 E. Muçi
  • 13 E. Mihaj

Timeline

  1. Albania
    48' Albania Goal · Normal Goal
    Kristjan Asllani · Assist: I. Tuci
  2. Albania
    66' Albania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Tuci · On: M. Daku
  3. Georgia
    76' Georgia Card · Yellow Card
    L. Dvali

    Foul

  4. Albania
    77' Albania Card · Yellow Card
    M. Daku

    Time wasting

  5. Albania
    77' Albania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Bajrami · On: T. Seferi
  6. Georgia
    81' Georgia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Luka Lochoshvili · On: G. Tsitaishvili
  7. Albania
    90'+2 Albania Card · Yellow Card
    Mario Mitaj

    Handball

  8. Georgia
    90'+5 Georgia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Davitashvili · On: L. Shengelia

Match Stats

Stat Georgia Albania
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 10
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 632 366
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 3 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 571 303
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kristjan Asllani's goal in the 48th minute gave Albania the lead and control of the match
  • ▸ Georgia's inability to capitalize on their possession and chances led to a late push, but they were unable to find an equalizer