Match report
Albania 0-0 Czech Republic: UEFA Nations League Draw
Albania
0–0
FT
Czech Republic
Nov 16, 2024
Albania held off Czech Republic to secure a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Nations League match, showcasing strong defensive efforts from both sides. The game was marked by several substitutions and yellow cards, but neither team managed to break the deadlock despite creating opportunities.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Albania 0-0 Czech Republic
- • T. Souček and T. Chory received yellow cards for Czech Republic
- • A. Abrashi received a yellow card for Albania
- • Notable substitutions: Jasir Asani for Albania, A. Hlozek and J. Kliment for Czech Republic
Lineups
Albania
Formation: 4-1-4-1
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)
- 9 J. Asani (M)
- 14 Q. Laçi (M)
- 8 K. Asllani (M)
- 10 N. Bajrami (M)
- 7 I. Tuci (F)
Substitutes
- 15 T. Seferi
- 17 E. Muçi
- 22 A. Abrashi
- 11 M. Uzuni
- 21 A. Hoxha
- 16 A. Hadroj
- 19 A. Muja
- 6 A. Bajrami
- 4 E. Hysaj
- 23 A. Sherri
- 13 E. Mihaj
- 12 E. Kastrati
Czech Republic
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 M. Kovář (G)
- 5 V. Coufal (D)
- 3 T. Holeš (D)
- 6 V. Jemelka (D)
- 18 J. Bořil (D)
- 12 L. Červ (M)
- 17 V. Černý (M)
- 22 T. Souček (M)
- 15 P. Šulc (M)
- 14 L. Provod (M)
- 19 T. Chorý (F)
Substitutes
- 9 A. Hložek
- 10 J. Kliment
- 11 J. Kuchta
- 20 O. Lingr
- 23 M. Jedlička
- 2 J. Boula
- 4 M. Havel
- 7 P. Stronati
- 16 A. Kinský
- 13 V. Kušej
- 21 A. Král
- 8 M. Šín
Timeline
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14' Czech Republic Card · Yellow CardT. SoučekFoul
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30' Albania subst · Substitution 1Off: Jasir Asani · On: T. Seferi -
55' Czech Republic Card · Yellow CardT. ChoryFoul
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65' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Chory · On: A. Hlozek -
65' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Cerny · On: J. Kliment -
72' Albania subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Bajrami · On: E. Muçi -
83' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Sulc · On: J. Kuchta -
83' Czech Republic subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Provod · On: O. Lingr -
85' Albania subst · Substitution 3Off: Qazim Laci · On: A. Abrashi -
85' Albania subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Tuci · On: M. Uzuni -
90'+2 Albania Card · Yellow CardA. AbrashiFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Albania | Czech Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 83% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 378 | 488 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 297 | 407 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 1 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ T. Souček's yellow card (14th minute) impacted Czech Republic's early momentum, though they remained solid defensively
- ▸ Multiple substitutions in the second half, such as A. Hlozek for Czech Republic and Qazim Laci for Albania, aimed to break the deadlock but were unsuccessful