Match report
Kosovo Stuns Iceland 3-1 in Nations League
Iceland
1–3
FT
Kosovo
Mar 23, 2025
In a surprising turn of events, Kosovo emerged victorious over Iceland with a 3-1 scoreline in the UEFA Nations League. Despite Iceland taking the early lead through O. Oskarsson, Kosovo mounted a formidable comeback, with Vedat Muriqi netting a brace and M. Rashica contributing a crucial assist.
Key Facts
- • Iceland: Oskarsson scored the opening goal in the 2nd minute.
- • Kosovo: Vedat Muriqi scored two goals (35th and 45+3rd minutes).
- • Kosovo: M. Rashica provided an assist.
- • Iceland: A. Gunnarsson was sent off in the 69th minute.
- • Kosovo: Demaku and Embrllahu made substitutions in the second half.
Lineups
Iceland
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 12 H. Valdimarsson (G)
- 3 V. Lunddal Friðriksson (D)
- 16 S. Þórðarson (D)
- 5 S. Ingason (D)
- 6 Í. Jóhannesson (D)
- 15 W. Willumsson (M)
- 14 Þ. Helgason (M)
- 21 A. Traustason (M)
- 11 J. Þorsteinsson (M)
- 10 A. Guðmundsson (F)
- 9 O. Óskarsson (F)
Substitutes
- 19 B. Bjarkason
- 17 A. Gunnarsson
- 2 L. Tómasson
- 22 A. Guðjohnsen
- 20 K. Hlynsson
- 4 V. Pálsson
- 1 E. Ólafsson
- 18 J. Magnússon
- 8 H. Haraldsson
- 23 M. Ellertsson
- 7 J. Guðmundsson
- 13 L. Petersson
Kosovo
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 16 A. Saipi (G)
- 15 M. Vojvoda (D)
- 13 Amir Rrahmani (D)
- 5 L. Dellova (D)
- 23 L. Paqarada (D)
- 17 E. Krasniqi (M)
- 6 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
- 20 V. Demaku (M)
- 8 F. Muslija (M)
- 7 M. Rashica (F)
- 18 V. Muriqi (F)
Substitutes
- 19 L. Emërllahu
- 10 E. Sahiti
- 4 I. Krasniqi
- 9 Albion Rrahmani
- 2 D. Gallapeni
- 12 V. Bekaj
- 14 Q. Zyba
- 3 F. Aliti
- 11 B. Zabërgja
- 22 A. Hoti
- 21 L. Abdullahu
- 1 F. Maloku
Timeline
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2' Iceland Goal · Normal GoalO. Oskarsson · Assist: A. Gudmundsson
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22' Iceland subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Lunddal · On: B. Bjarkason
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35' Kosovo Goal · Normal GoalVedat Muriqi
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39' Kosovo Card · Yellow CardMërgim Vojvoda
Foul
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45'+3 Kosovo Goal · Normal GoalVedat Muriqi · Assist: M. Rashica
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46' Iceland subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Traustason · On: A. Gunnarsson
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46' Iceland subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Johannesson · On: L. Tómasson
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48' Iceland Card · Yellow CardA. Gunnarsson
Foul
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52' Kosovo Card · Yellow CardVedat Muriqi
Foul
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55' Kosovo subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Demaku · On: Lindon Emërllahu
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65' Iceland subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Oskarsson · On: A. Gudjohnsen
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65' Iceland subst · Substitution 5Off: W. T. Willumsson · On: K. Hlynsson
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69' Iceland Card · Yellow CardA. Gunnarsson
Foul
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69' Iceland Card · Red CardA. Gunnarsson
Foul
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70' Iceland Card · Yellow CardA. Gudmundsson
Argument
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72' Iceland Card · Yellow CardA. Gudjohnsen
Foul
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75' Kosovo Card · Yellow CardL. Paqarada
Foul
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78' Kosovo subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Rashica · On: E. Sahiti
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78' Kosovo subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Krasniqi · On: Ilir Krasniqi
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79' Kosovo Goal · Normal GoalVedat Muriqi · Assist: Lindon Emërllahu
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87' Kosovo subst · Substitution 4Off: Vedat Muriqi · On: A. Rrahmani
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87' Kosovo subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Muslija · On: D. Gallapeni
Match Stats
| Stat | Iceland | Kosovo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 81% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 21 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 468 | 361 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 10 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 8 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 389 | 291 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 14 |
| Saves | 7 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Kosovo's equalizer by Vedat Muriqi in the 35th minute shifted the momentum.
- ▸ Iceland's early lead was overturned when Muriqi scored in stoppage time, followed by a third goal in the 79th minute, with A. Gunnarsson's red card further demoralizing Iceland.