Match report

Kosovo Defeats Lithuania 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Kosovo
Kosovo
1–0
FT
Lithuania
Lithuania
Nov 18, 2024

Kosovo held on to defeat Lithuania 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League match, thanks to a goal from M. Jashari in the 5th minute. Despite the early strike and a late red card, Kosovo managed to maintain their lead to secure the win. Vedat Muriqi provided the assist for the goal.

Key Facts

  • • Kosovo won 1-0 against Lithuania in the UEFA Nations League.
  • • M. Jashari scored the only goal in the 5th minute.
  • • Vedat Muriqi provided the assist for the goal.
  • • M. Jashari was red-carded in the 45th minute after a yellow card was upgraded by VAR.
  • • P. Širvys (Lithuania) and E. Rexhbecaj (Kosovo) were also shown yellow cards.

Lineups

Kosovo

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Murić (G)
  • 2 F. Hadergjonaj (D)
  • 4 I. Krasniqi (D)
  • 3 F. Aliti (D)
  • 15 M. Vojvoda (D)
  • 10 E. Zhegrova (M)
  • 6 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
  • 14 V. Berisha (M)
  • 22 M. Jashari (M)
  • 9 Albion Rrahmani (F)
  • 18 V. Muriqi (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Z. Bytyqi
  • 19 L. Emërllahu
  • 23 A. Hoti
  • 11 F. Asllani
  • 16 I. Avdyli
  • 20 L. Sadriu
  • 17 B. Zabërgja
  • 12 V. Bekaj
  • 21 A. Smakaj
  • 8 F. Muslija

Lithuania

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 E. Gertmonas (G)
  • 17 P. Širvys (D)
  • 19 E. Utkus (D)
  • 4 E. Girdvainis (D)
  • 20 T. Milašius (D)
  • 13 J. Lasickas (D)
  • 10 F. Černych (M)
  • 6 M. Vorobjovas (M)
  • 15 G. Gineitis (M)
  • 14 V. Slivka (F)
  • 9 G. Paulauskas (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 P. Golubickas
  • 11 R. Jansonas
  • 3 K. Upstas
  • 5 K. Kažukolovas
  • 16 D. Mikelionis
  • 18 D. Antanavičius
  • 2 R. Lekiatas
  • 8 G. Matulevičius
  • 21 D. Barauskas
  • 7 V. Paulauskas
  • 1 M. Bertašius
  • 23 A. Dolžnikov

Timeline

  1. Kosovo
    5' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Jashari · Assist: Vedat Muriqi
  2. Lithuania
    24' Lithuania Card · Yellow Card
    P. Širvys

    Foul

  3. Kosovo
    37' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    E. Rexhbecaj

    Foul

  4. Kosovo
    45'+1 Kosovo Card · Red Card
    M. Jashari

    Foul

  5. Kosovo
    45' Kosovo Var · Card upgrade
    M. Jashari
  6. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Rrahmani · On: Z. Bytyqi
  7. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Valon Berisha · On: Lindon Emërllahu
  8. Lithuania
    60' Lithuania subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Černych · On: P. Golubickas
  9. Kosovo
    79' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Zhegrova · On: Andi Hoti
  10. Kosovo
    80' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vedat Muriqi · On: F. Asllani
  11. Lithuania
    80' Lithuania subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Modestas Vorobjovas · On: R. Jansonas
  12. Kosovo
    89' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Arijanet Murić

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Kosovo Lithuania
Fouls 17 17
Pass Accuracy 78% 84%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 362 486
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 282 409
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kosovo took the lead in the 5th minute with a goal from M. Jashari, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The momentum shifted dramatically when M. Jashari received a red card in the 45th minute after his yellow card was upgraded by VAR, reducing Kosovo to 10 men.