Match report

Kosovo Defeats Iceland 2-1 in UEFA Nations League Showdown

Kosovo
Kosovo
2–1
FT
Iceland
Iceland
Mar 20, 2025

Kosovo stunned Iceland with a late goal to secure a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Nations League match. Lumbardh Dellova opened the scoring for Kosovo in the 19th minute, assisted by Amir Rrahmani. Iceland responded quickly through O. Oskarsson in the 22nd minute, but E. Rexhbecaj's goal in the 58th minute ensured Kosovo's triumph. The match was marred by several yellow cards and late substitutions as both teams fought for control.

Key Facts

  • • Kosovo 2–1 Iceland
  • • Lumbardh Dellova scored the first goal for Kosovo (19')
  • • O. Oskarsson equalized for Iceland (22')
  • • E. Rexhbecaj secured the win for Kosovo (58')
  • • Valon Berisha received a yellow card (38')
  • • A. Gunnarsson and L. Tómasson received yellow cards for Iceland

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)
  • 23 L. Paqarada (D)
  • 6 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
  • 14 V. Berisha (M)
  • 17 E. Krasniqi (M)
  • 7 M. Rashica (M)
  • 21 D. Rrudhani (M)
  • 18 V. Muriqi (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 V. Demaku
  • 10 E. Sahiti
  • 3 F. Aliti
  • 9 Albion Rrahmani
  • 19 L. Emërllahu
  • 4 I. Krasniqi
  • 16 A. Saipi
  • 12 V. Bekaj
  • 2 D. Gallapeni
  • 8 F. Muslija
  • 11 B. Zabërgja
  • 22 A. Hoti

Iceland

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Valdimarsson (G)
  • 4 V. Pálsson (D)
  • 17 A. Gunnarsson (D)
  • 5 S. Ingason (D)
  • 2 L. Tómasson (D)
  • 23 M. Ellertsson (M)
  • 6 Í. Jóhannesson (M)
  • 8 H. Haraldsson (M)
  • 22 A. Guðjohnsen (M)
  • 10 A. Guðmundsson (F)
  • 9 O. Óskarsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 J. Þorsteinsson
  • 21 A. Traustason
  • 16 S. Þórðarson
  • 14 Þ. Helgason
  • 1 E. Ólafsson
  • 20 K. Hlynsson
  • 7 J. Magnússon
  • 3 V. Lunddal Friðriksson
  • 13 L. Petersson
  • 19 B. Bjarkason
  • 15 W. Willumsson

Timeline

  1. Kosovo
    19' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    Lumbardh Dellova · Assist: Amir Rrahmani
  2. Iceland
    22' Iceland Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Oskarsson · Assist: I. Johannesson
  3. Kosovo
    38' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Valon Berisha

    Foul

  4. Iceland
    44' Iceland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gunnarsson

    Foul

  5. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Valon Berisha · On: V. Demaku
  6. Kosovo
    46' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Rrudhani · On: E. Sahiti
  7. Iceland
    58' Iceland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Tómasson

    Argument

  8. Kosovo
    58' Kosovo Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Rexhbecaj
  9. Iceland
    65' Iceland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Tómasson · On: J. D. Thorsteinsson
  10. Iceland
    65' Iceland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Gudmundsson · On: A. Traustason
  11. Iceland
    66' Iceland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Johannesson · On: S. T. Thordarson
  12. Kosovo
    80' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mërgim Vojvoda · On: Fidan Aliti
  13. Kosovo
    88' Kosovo Card · Yellow Card
    Vedat Muriqi

    Foul

  14. Iceland
    89' Iceland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. E. Ellertsson · On: T. J. Helgason
  15. Kosovo
    89' Kosovo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Rashica · On: Lindon Emërllahu

Match Stats

Stat Kosovo Iceland
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 84%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 390 515
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 6 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 0
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 312 434
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lumbardh Dellova's early goal gave Kosovo the lead and the confidence to control the game
  • ▸ E. Rexhbecaj's goal in the 58th minute was a turning point, giving Kosovo the lead and control of the match