Match report

Kosovo Defeats Cyprus 3-0 in UEFA Nations League

Kosovo
Kosovo
3–0
FT
Cyprus
Cyprus
Oct 15, 2024

Kosovo demonstrated a strong performance to defeat Cyprus 3-0 in their UEFA Nations League clash. The victory was a collective effort, with goals from Amir Rrahmani, E. Krasniqi, and E. Sahiti ensuring a comfortable win for Kosovo. Despite Cyprus' early yellow cards, Kosovo maintained control and showcased their tactical prowess throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Amir Rrahmani scored the opening goal for Kosovo in the 30th minute, assisted by F. Muslija.
  • • E. Krasniqi extended Kosovo's lead with a goal in the 52nd minute.
  • • E. Sahiti sealed the win for Kosovo with a goal in the 70th minute.
  • • Cyprus's N. Ioannou and Konstantinos Laifis received yellow cards in the 7th and 8th minutes, respectively.
  • • Cyprus had a goal cancelled by VAR in the 89th minute, adding to their frustration.

Lineups

Kosovo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Murić (G)
  • 15 M. Vojvoda (D)
  • 13 Amir Rrahmani (D)
  • 5 L. Dellova (D)
  • 21 D. Rrudhani (D)
  • 19 L. Emërllahu (M)
  • 22 M. Jashari (M)
  • 10 E. Zhegrova (M)
  • 7 M. Rashica (M)
  • 17 E. Krasniqi (M)
  • 9 Albion Rrahmani (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 F. Muslija
  • 20 E. Sahiti
  • 3 F. Aliti
  • 11 F. Asllani
  • 18 E. Bujupi
  • 16 A. Saipi
  • 4 I. Krasniqi
  • 2 F. Hadergjonaj
  • 14 V. Berisha
  • 12 V. Bekaj

Cyprus

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 D. Demetriou (G)
  • 2 A. Karo (D)
  • 16 S. Andreou (D)
  • 19 K. Laifis (D)
  • 4 N. Ioannou (D)
  • 18 K. Artymatas (M)
  • 17 L. Loizou (M)
  • 20 G. Kastanos (M)
  • 5 C. Charalampous (M)
  • 11 A. Makris (M)
  • 9 I. Pittas (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 K. Pileas
  • 7 M. Antoniou
  • 12 R. Mamas
  • 21 M. Tzionis
  • 10 P. Sotiriou
  • 15 A. Chrysostomou
  • 23 M. Ilia
  • 1 J. Mall
  • 6 A. Gogić
  • 8 I. Kousoulos
  • 3 N. Panagiotou
  • 22 N. Michael

Timeline

  1. Cyprus
    7' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    Konstantinos Laifis

    Argument

  2. Cyprus
    8' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    N. Ioannou

    Argument

  3. Kosovo
    16' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Rashica · On: F. Muslija
  4. Kosovo
    30' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    Amir Rrahmani · Assist: F. Muslija
  5. Kosovo
    45'+2 Kosovo Var · Penalty cancelled
    E. Krasniqi
  6. Cyprus
    46' Cyprus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Ioannou · On: K. Pileas
  7. Kosovo
    52' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Krasniqi
  8. Kosovo
    67' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Zhegrova · On: E. Sahiti
  9. Kosovo
    70' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Sahiti
  10. Cyprus
    72' Cyprus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Andreas Karo · On: M. Antoniou
  11. Cyprus
    72' Cyprus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Kastanos · On: R. Mamas
  12. Cyprus
    72' Cyprus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Makris · On: M. Tzionis
  13. Kosovo
    77' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Amir Rrahmani · On: Fidan Aliti
  14. Cyprus
    77' Cyprus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ioannis Pittas · On: P. Sotiriou
  15. Kosovo
    78' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Rrahmani · On: F. Asllani
  16. Cyprus
    79' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    L. Loizou

    Foul

  17. Cyprus
    89' Cyprus Var · Goal cancelled
    P. Sotiriou

Match Stats

Stat Kosovo Cyprus
Fouls 9 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 74%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 567 310
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 488 228
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards for Cyprus in the 7th and 8th minutes set the tone for the match, as Kosovo capitalized on Cyprus's disarray.
  • ▸ Kosovo's second goal by E. Krasniqi in the 52nd minute further demoralized Cyprus and solidified Kosovo's control over the game.