Match report

Romania Secures 3-0 Win Over Kosovo in UEFA Nations League

Romania
Romania
3–0
FT
Kosovo
Kosovo
Nov 15, 2024

Romania emerged victorious with a 3-0 win against Kosovo in the UEFA Nations League. The Romanian team dominated the match, with key players like Marius Marin and N. Stanciu contributing significantly to their success. Kosovo struggled to find their rhythm and suffered multiple yellow cards, which affected their performance.

Key Facts

  • • Romania defeated Kosovo 3-0 in the UEFA Nations League match.
  • • F. Hadergjonaj of Kosovo received a yellow card in the 7th minute.
  • • Marius Marin of Romania received a yellow card in the 58th minute, missing the next match.
  • • Lumbardh Dellova of Kosovo received a yellow card in the 90th minute plus 5 seconds, also missing the next match.

Lineups

Romania

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Niță (G)
  • 2 A. Rațiu (D)
  • 3 R. Drăgușin (D)
  • 15 A. Burcă (D)
  • 11 N. Bancu (D)
  • 18 R. Marin (M)
  • 6 M. Marin (M)
  • 10 N. Stanciu (M)
  • 20 D. Man (F)
  • 19 D. Drăguș (F)
  • 13 V. Mihăilă (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 D. Olaru
  • 7 D. Alibec
  • 8 A. Șut
  • 14 I. Hagi
  • 16 Ș. Târnovanu
  • 4 A. Rus
  • 17 D. Miculescu
  • 12 R. Sava
  • 9 D. Bîrligea
  • 23 D. Sorescu
  • 22 A. Mitriță
  • 5 A. Pașcanu

Kosovo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Murić (G)
  • 2 F. Hadergjonaj (D)
  • 13 Amir Rrahmani (D)
  • 5 L. Dellova (D)
  • 15 M. Vojvoda (D)
  • 6 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
  • 14 V. Berisha (M)
  • 10 E. Zhegrova (M)
  • 8 F. Muslija (M)
  • 22 M. Jashari (M)
  • 18 V. Muriqi (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Albion Rrahmani
  • 11 F. Asllani
  • 7 Z. Bytyqi
  • 3 F. Aliti
  • 23 A. Hoti
  • 16 A. Saipi
  • 12 V. Bekaj
  • 21 A. Smakaj
  • 17 B. Zabërgja
  • 20 L. Sadriu
  • 19 L. Emërllahu
  • 4 I. Krasniqi

Timeline

  1. Kosovo
    7' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    F. Hadergjonaj
  2. Romania
    43' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    Marius Marin
  3. Kosovo
    45'+2 Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    M. Jashari
  4. Romania
    46' Romania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Stanciu · On: D. Olaru
  5. Romania
    58' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    D. Man

    misses next match

  6. Romania
    64' Romania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Man · On: D. Alibec
  7. Kosovo
    71' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vedat Muriqi · On: A. Rrahmani
  8. Romania
    72' Romania Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bancu
  9. Romania
    77' Romania subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marius Marin · On: A. Sut
  10. Kosovo
    82' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Muslija · On: F. Asllani
  11. Kosovo
    82' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jashari · On: Z. Bytyqi
  12. Romania
    89' Romania subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Drăguș · On: I. Hagi
  13. Kosovo
    90'+5 Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Lumbardh Dellova

    misses next match

Match Stats

Stat Romania Kosovo
Fouls 18 8
Pass Accuracy 78% 84%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 17
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 379 417
Yellow Cards 5 4
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 0 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 296 350
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 6 0
Shots Outside Box 1 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Romania took an early lead and maintained control throughout the match, significantly impacting Kosovo's ability to respond.
  • ▸ The yellow cards received by Marius Marin and Lumbardh Dellova marked critical shifts in momentum, further solidifying Romania's dominance.